Acting Fire Chief Completes Fireman's Test
Bashoor finished the challenge in just over the allotted time.
Last Saturday, Acting Prince George's County Fire Chief Marc S. Bashoor completed the Candidates Physical Ability Test (CPAT) including a physical challenge course. Bashoor wasn’t required to do this, but on Dec. 13 he promised that he would. “The job of a firefighter /medic is one of the most physically demanding jobs and requires high levels of cardiopulmonary and muscular endurance,” said Mark Brady, county Fire/EMS spokesman. Bashoor completed the eight critical, physical tasks that simulate actual duties of a firefighter on the scene. Candidates are given 10.4 minutes to complete the course. Bashoor took the test at the CPAT test facility in Millersville, while wearing a protective helmet and vest weighing 75 pounds. The gear is …
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