Fire Academy (FSA)

This course is designed to examine students' physical abilities and capabilities to perform the functions and tasks expected of a firefighter in accordance with the Los Angeles County and Orange County Fire Chief's Physical Agility Test (PAT).

This course will introduce students to the events of the "Biddle" Firefighter Physical Agility Test. This supplemental learning assistance course is designed to prepare the student for participation and successful completion of the "Biddle" test. Students will perform physical exercise using fire hose, ladders, stairs, TRX, kettlebells and other equipment. Students will learn proper body mechanics, correct lifting techniques and appropriate physical conditioning principles.

This course is designed to prepare and train instructors to administer and proctor the Biddle Physical Agility Test (BPAT). The course is designed to ensure that students not only understand the test’s theoretical foundations, but also gain practical skills necessary for its administration.

This course is designed to allow working firefighters to train and maintain perishable skills necessary for successfully carrying out firefighting services.