Tread Water Test

The tread water test requires candidates to tread water, unassisted, for fifteen (15) consecutive minutes. 

• “Hi Fern, I just wanted to say thank you to you and your team for a really great orientation experience. The proctors were extremely helpful and encouraging and made me feel very welcome. I know exactly where my weaknesses are now and will be working hard to improve my time.”
  –Carla Hansen, Fire Fighter Candidate

The tread water test requires candidates to tread water, unassisted, for fifteen (15) consecutive minutes. Candidates must remain vertical and keep their head completely above water.

Failure will result if the candidate:

• can not tread water for 15 consecutive minutes
• touches the pool wall, ropes, or anyone around them
• floats on their back
• submerges underwater
• starts swimming

Attire: Bathing suit and towel.