Physical Training for the Silver State Hotshots

Firefighting is not for everyone. It is a very physical job and your safety, and the safety of those around you, depends on your being able to respond in a variety of conditions. Due to this, a mandatory physical fitness test be successfully completed on the first day of duty. If the test is failed, the applicant will not be offered a position on the Silver State Hotshot Crew.

Required physical test consists of:

The pack test - carrying a 45 pound pack 3 miles in under 45 minutes.

Along with the pack test the applicant is expected to try and meet the goals listed below:

4 -7 pull-ups, depending on body weight

45 sit-ups in under a minute

25 push-ups in under a minute

10 bar dips

1 1/2 mile run under 10 minutes and 35 seconds

After completing the physical training test listed above, all Silver State Hotshots must participate in daily physical activities. These activities consist of stretching for 15 minutes, running 3-10 miles, plus a 1-2 mile hike with an elevation gain of 1000-2000 ft. wearing full line gear. In addition the crew members must also perform 2 sets of pull-ups, 2 sets of bar dips, 100 sit-ups, and 100 push-ups. 

There will also be a couple of specialty hikes ranging from relay races to a pack out with 85 pounds over a 3 mile stretch in 90 minutes or less.