Physical Agility Test (Biddle) (Orange County Fire Authority)

Physical Agility Test (Biddle)

In October 2014, Fire and Police Selection, Inc completed an on-site certification, trained proctors and approved Victor Valley College Regional Public Safety Training Center to administer the Physical Abilities Test – Biddle.

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***The Biddle Exam administered by Victor Valley College is accepted by the Orange County Fire Authority, San Bernardino County Fire Department, Glendale Fire Department and Long Beach Fire Department.  If an agency you are applying for does not advertise … Read the rest

FIREFIGHTERS WANTED –CPAT / BIDDLE

As entry level firefighters are needed across the Country they have to meet basic prerequisites. The list of minimum qualifications can be as basic as: 18 years old, High School Graduate or completion of the GED (General Educational Development) and a valid driver’s license.

The rule is to get yourself ready so when an agency is ready to test you’re ready to apply. Usually the requirements are more demanding and require you to have other certificates to apply for entry … Read the rest

Using Work-Sample Physical Ability Tests to Maintain Fitness Standards of Incumbent Firefighters

Daniel A. Biddle, Ph.D; CEO, Fire & Police Selection, Inc.
Stacy L. Bell, M.S.; Vice President, Fire & Police Selection, Inc.

In 2000, the National Fire Protection Agency made a bold but profound statement: “Overweight, out-of-shape fire fighters are an accident waiting to happen” (NFPA, 2000). While the statement can be supported by common sense alone, research data shows just how true this statement really is. For example, a 2005 study revealed that nearly 50% of all injuries to civilian … Read the rest

Holiday appetizers to avoid

4 Worst Holiday Appetizers

Holiday parties are notorious for finger foods filled with high-glycemic carbohydrates and unhealthy fats. See a few of the worst below and stay tuned for some of the better choices.  Knowledge is power, so being aware of what you are eating makes all the difference –

1. Dips. Skip the creamy, cheesy dips and opt for fresh salsa instead.
2. Cocktail franks and mini-meatballs. Neither is a good source of lean protein and both can pack a

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Increase Your Energy: Top Ten Ways

1)     Reduce or eliminate caffeine.

• The ups and downs of caffeine include dehydration and blood sugar ups and downs, making mood swings more frequent.

2)     Drink water.

• Most Americans are chronically dehydrated. Before you go to sugar or caffeine, have a glass of water and wait a few minutes to see what happens.
• Caution: Soft drinks are now America’s number one source of added sugar.

3)     Eat dark leafy green vegetables.

• Green is associated with spring, the

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Causes of Stress, for fire service and non fire service persons.

In order to eliminate or at least control stress, it is vital to know and understand the causes of stress. Of course, there are many causes of stress and they are as varied as the people who suffer from stress, but there are a few places to look first. And by learning about these causes of stress, you can figure out where stress is entering your life.

Fit for Fire: Does P90X Work For Real For Anyone?

Happy New Year! Have one of your New Year’s resolution been getting yourself Fit for Fire?

Have you been considering using p90x to help you get your body into the best shape you can, but are not sure it is going to work for you? Does p90x work is a question that so many people everywhere are asking and searching for the answer for.

The truth is that this system can work for anyone that uses it, but whether it … Read the rest