QUALIFICATION TEST

The Indiana Smoke Diver qualification test is used as a screening tool designed to develop a ranking of prospective applicants who desire to be a part of the Indiana Smoke Diver Program.

Testing will consist of the following events in varying order:

A. 50 question Firefighter I/II multiple choice written test (minimum passing score of 80%)

B. 1.5 mile run (minimum passing time of 13 minutes or less)

C. 5 unbroken dead hang pull-ups (overhand or underhand)

D. 6 station obstacle course to be completed in full PPE gear minus SCBA and face piece. Obstacle course events will include:

  • 100’ hose advancement of 1 3/4" attack line fully charged

  • 3 story ascent and descent with a hose pack

  • 80 pound equipment hoist that will pulled over the top of a window sill and returned to the ground in a controlled hand-over-hand method

  • 5 tractor tire flips

  • Vertical chop with a sledge hammer

  • Drag of a standard rescue dummy of 50 feet

Those individuals with the highest combined scores will be accepted to the program and will be sent a full application packet, via email, that must be completed at a given date prior to arrival for the class. Those failing to meet the minimum scoring for any evolution will cease qualifications testing will be asked to reapply for a future Indiana Smoke Diver class.

Hose Hoist

Pull Ups