Some jobs, like firefighting, require passing a job-related Work Capacity Test to meet minimum qualifications. Such tests help ensure that prospective workers have the capacity to perform work without undue fatigue and without becoming a hazard to themselves or coworkers. Most wildland firefighters must meet minimum levels of fitness requirements for the type of duties they are assigned:

Arduous Pack Test 3-mile hike with 45-pound pack in 45 min

Moderate Field Test 2-mile hike with 25-pound pack in 30 min Light Walk Test 1-mile hike in 16 min no pack

Light Walk Test 1-mile hike with no pack in 16 min