Firefighter Testing

Allied Health Services is pleased to provide VO2max testing to firefighter applicants.

A VO₂max test measures maximal oxygen consumption and is used to assess an individual's aerobic fitness. It is viewed as one of the best physiological indicator of a person's capacity for maintaining endurance-type activity.

A VO₂max test directly measures oxygen consumption through gas collection analysis. Other related physiological parameters such as heart rate are also monitored. The test is performed using a progressive, incremental exercise test to exhaustion on a treadmill. The speed of the treadmill is gradually increased until the individual reaches his or her maximum intensity.The minimal acceptable score on the VO₂max test for firefighter applicants is 42.5 ml^-1min^-1kg^-1 (relative oxygen consumption).

Booking a test:

To book an appointment for a VO₂max test, or for more information, call Allied Health Services at 864-6796. Testing availability is limited and it is recommended to book your appointment as early as possible. Individuals are also encouraged to book early in case a second or third test is needed to attain the minimal acceptable VO₂max score. When booking your appointment, it is important to let Allied Health Services know that the test is for firefighter application purposes.

Forms:

IMPORTANT: The following form must be received by Allied Health Services within 24 hours of booking your appointment in order to hold your test appointment. This Form can be dropped off at the general office in the Physical Education Building, faxed to 864-3979, or scanned and e-mailed to ahealth@mun.ca.

Client Information-Firefighter Testing

The following forms must be printed, read, completed, and brought with you on your testing date.

Preliminary Instructions
Par-Q
ParMed-X (for clients above age 40)

Results and reports:

Approximately 1 week after your test, Allied Health Services will issue you a report with your VO₂max test results. Individuals who acheive the minimal acceptable score of 42.5 ml^-1min^-1kg^-1 will also receive a certificate indicating that the minimal acceptable score was obtained.

Results reports will be e-mailed to clients. Certificates issued to successful candidates must be picked up in the general office of the Physical Education Building (School of Human Kinetics and Recreation). The general office is open Monday to Friday during the following times:

8:30-10:30 am
11:00am-12:00 pm
1:00-4:00 pm.

Fees:

The fee for a VO₂max test is $150 + HST. Payment is required at the time of testing. Acceptable forms of payment include cash, cheque, debit, visa, or mastercard.

Duplicate Certificates:

Individuals applying to more than one fire department can request duplicate certificates. To request a duplicate certificate, please call Allied Health Services at 864-6796. The fee for each duplicate certificate issued is $25 + HST.

Please contact us for more information or to book an appointment.