CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Clarksville Fire Rescue was busy despite the heat on Saturday, not putting out a fire, but with a practice day for an agility test as the department looks to hire new firefighters.
The testing took place in one of the garages that house the fire trucks at Station 1 on Main Street, and tests involved lifting, pushing, pulling and ladder climbing to name a few. Assistant Chief Michael Rios said this was the physical agility test, which is part of CFR’s new-hire process.
Potential Clarksville Fire Rescue Firefighters take part in the physical agility test as part of the process for being hired as a CFR firefighter on, July 23, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Potential Clarksville Fire Rescue Firefighters take part in the physical agility test as part of the process for being hired as a CFR firefighter on, July 23, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Potential Clarksville Fire Rescue Firefighters take part in the physical agility test as part of the process for being hired as a CFR firefighter on, July 23, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Potential Clarksville Fire Rescue Firefighters sign up for the physical agility test as part of the process for being hired as a CFR firefighter on, July 23, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Potential Clarksville Fire Rescue Firefighters take part in the physical agility test as part of the process for being hired as a CFR firefighter on, July 23, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Potential Clarksville Fire Rescue Firefighters prepare for the physical agility test as part of the process for being hired as a CFR firefighter on, July 23, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Climbing a ladder is part of the physical agility test in the process for being hired as a CFR firefighter on, July 23, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Climbing a ladder is part of the physical agility test in the process for being hired as a CFR firefighter on, July 23, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Potential Clarksville Fire Rescue Firefighters take part in the physical agility test as part of the process for being hired as a CFR firefighter on, July 23, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Potential Clarksville Fire Rescue Firefighters take part in the physical agility test as part of the process for being hired as a CFR firefighter on, July 23, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Clarksville Fire Rescue Firefighters and potential firefighters take part in the physical agility test as part of the process for being hired as a CFR firefighter on, July 23, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
A Fire Trucks and safety equipment is ready at the Clarksville Fire Rescue, Fire Station 1 on, July 23, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Potential Clarksville Fire Rescue Firefighters take part in the physical agility test as part of the process for being hired as a CFR firefighter on, July 23, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Potential Clarksville Fire Rescue Firefighters take part in the physical agility test as part of the process for being hired as a CFR firefighter on, July 23, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Potential Clarksville Fire Rescue Firefighters take part in the physical agility test as part of the process for being hired as a CFR firefighter on, July 23, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Potential Clarksville Fire Rescue Firefighters, and current CFR Firefighters take part in the physical agility test as part of the process for being hired as a CFR firefighter on, July 23, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
A Clarksville Fire Rescue Firefighter supports the physical agility test as part of the process for being hired as a CFR firefighter on, July 23, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Potential Clarksville Fire Rescue Firefighters take part in the physical agility test as part of the process for being hired as a CFR firefighter on, July 23, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Potential Clarksville Fire Rescue Firefighters take part in the physical agility test as part of the process for being hired as a CFR firefighter on, July 23, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Potential Clarksville Fire Rescue Firefighters take part in the physical agility test as part of the process for being hired as a CFR firefighter on, July 23, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Potential Clarksville Fire Rescue Firefighters take part in the physical agility test as part of the process for being hired as a CFR firefighter on, July 23, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
Potential Clarksville Fire Rescue Firefighters prepare for the physical agility test as part of the process for being hired as a CFR firefighter on, July 23, 2022. (Lee Erwin)
“It’s called the FPAT, Fireground Physical Agility Test, so once you pass the written test, you come here and there’s 13 different stations. It’s basically anything we do as a firefighter. That’s what we put you through. It’s real-life testing,” Rios said.
Clarksville Fire Rescue is accepting applications for firefighters online through August 5. For more details visit cityofclarksville.com, and click on “View current jobs.”