FFFAP EVENTS
The annual fitness assessment is composed of five events.
WAIST TO HEIGHT RATIO (WHtR)
Body Composition
sit and reach
mobility and flexibility
FLAME TEST
Speed and muscular endurance
8-point plank
muscular strength and stability
1-mile run
Aerobic capacity
WAIST TO HEIGHT RATIO (WHtR)
Waist to height ratio can be obtained by dividing waist size by height and is an effective indicator of risks associated with obesity, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and hypertension.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
measuring tape
calculator
SIT AND REACH
The purpose of the sit and reach test is to assess the flexibility and mobility of the lower back and hamstring muscles. It is used as a measure of overall flexibility and can help identify potential tightness or imbalances in these major muscle groups.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
NONE
FLAME TEST
The purpose of this speed, anaerobic/muscular endurance test is to evaluate an individual’s capacity to perform repetitive, high-intensity muscle contractions without relying on oxygen as a primary energy source, providing insights into their ability to sustain intense physical activity.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
cones x 2
stopwatch
8-Point plank
The purpose of the 8-point plank hold is to test various muscle groups simultaneously, including the core, shoulders, arms, and legs, that’s needed for overall stability, balance, body awareness and muscular endurance.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
NONE
1-mile run
The purpose of a 1-mile run test is to evaluate an individual’s aerobic fitness and overall cardiovascular endurance. It provides a quick and practical way to assess their running speed and endurance.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
stopwatch
treadmill (optional)
rower (optional)
airbike (optional)
Download the FFFAP scoresheet
When is this test conducted?
While you can administer this test at any time during the year, it is officially scheduled within the app for all FD Athlete members during the last week of September.
What are the assessment components?
The FFFAP was created based on NFPA requirements that include:
- Body Composition
- Mobility and Flexibility
- Speed and Power
- Muscular Strength and Endurance
- Aerobic Capacity
The test includes five events worth 20 points each. The overall assessment score is based out of 100 points.
This assessment is performed every first week in October if you’re part of the Firefighter Furnace Health and Wellness Program.
