Tread Water Test
The tread water test requires candidates to tread water, unassisted, for fifteen (15) consecutive minutes.
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“I am a full-time firefighter with the Brantford Fire Department. I have been through the Firefighter Services of Ontario testing twice, while applying to different departments, and both times was very impressed by how efficient the entire process was and how helpful the staff were.”
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.
