Medical Assessment

Applicants are required to complete an extensive Fire Fighter Medical Examination and Assessment before admission into the program. The Medical Assessment is required prior to the Physical Fitness Assessment. 

Please see the application form for further information.

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Visual Requirements

  • (1)Far visual acuity less than 20/40 binocular, corrected with contact lenses or spectacles, or far visual acuity less than 20/100 binocular for wearers of hard contacts or spectacles, uncorrected
  • (2)Color perception — monochromatic vision resulting in inability to use imaging devices such as thermal imaging cameras
  • (3)Monocular vision
  • (4)Any eye condition that results in the candidate not being able to safely perform one or more of the essential job tasks

Hearing Requirements

Normal unaided hearing is required.


Last updated May 9, 2012