4. Medical and Fitness Assessment:
- Clear Communication: Provide successful interviewees with clear instructions and the necessary forms for the pre-placement medical assessment. Explain the importance of medical fitness for the role.
- Gledhill Fitness Protocol: Ensure that the department follows the Gledhill Fitness Protocol for Firefighters for physical abilities testing. Provide applicants with information and resources to help them prepare for the test (e.g., videos demonstrating the events). Clearly communicate the required standards for each component.
- Fair and Consistent Testing: Administer the fitness test in a fair, consistent, and supportive manner.