SMOKEJUMPER MINIMUM PHYSICAL STANDARDS

As a reminder the Minimum Physical Standards  are:

1.5 mile run in 11 minutes or less

25 push-ups

45 Sit-ups

7 Pull-ups

The test must be passed before making the first refresher jump. The test shall be performed during one established time period with a break of not less then 5 minutes, nor more then 7 minutes between events. (not counting travel time to/from run location)

A failure of any one exercise will require retaking the entire test.

Experienced smokejumpers are allowed three opportunities to pass the test during the time frame allotted for pre-jump training.

Stay tuned for Minimum Physical Standards test dates...