Tread Water Test

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

• “It was a pleasure testing with Firefighter Services of Ontario. The staff were helpful and professional throughout the entire day. This was my first time using the face masks for the maximal aerobic fitness test and I found it to be a much better way of administering that portion. Well done and thank-you.”
  -Mike Wilson, 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.