Scenes Of Los Alamos Fire Dept. Physical Agility Testing

Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on September 25, 2022
- 7:16 pm

The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) held a physical agility testing event Saturday morning at Station 2 on DP Road. Each department member was tasked with and evaluated on completing five tests. The participant here is tested on the Keiser Force Machine, which is a simulated forcible entry-chopping device for training individuals such as firefighters who use axes and sledgehammers in their occupation. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

In this test a participant drags a dummy 100 feet, which simulates quickly rescuing an incapacitated individual away from a dangerous situation. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

This test involves dragging a heavy fire hose. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) conducted physical agility tests of department members Saturday morning during an hour-and-a-half event.

LAFD is seeking motivated applicants to join its upcoming Fire Academy 31. The deadline to apply is Monday, Sept. 26. Individuals considering a career with LAFD are invited to participate in an upcoming physical agility test 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 1 at Fire Station 2 on DP Road (this is the same test firefighters conducted Saturday.

Every fire department in the state is operating with critical staffing shortages and Los Alamos is no exception.

The internationally accredited Los Alamos Fire Department that serves the Los Alamos community and Los Alamos National Laboratory is a great career move and those interested should visit lacnm.com/LAFD-Apply to apply.