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WFX Fit Registration, Policies and Guidelines

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Scheduling a test date:

• Please do not submit a registration request for an appointment until you are sure of your personal and professional schedules.
• Full payment is required to hold time:date slot
• If you are travelling to the test site with another individual and would like to be scheduled at a similar/nearby time slot, both registration requests should be submitted on the same day otherwise times may not be available .

Required Pre-Screening Forms:

• I understand that the required forms (PAR-Q+ and Informed Consent Forms) are available at http://fire-1.ca/wfxfitforms.html and that it is the test participants responsibility to arrive at your test session with these forms already completed. If you do not have a printer, please find one. Returning crews are able to obtain both forms from their local fire center, contact your fire manager/clerk.
• For individuals that have a Yes response on their PAR-Q+, a third form (PARmed-X) is available that requires a physicians clearance (signature and stamp) prior to your participation in the WFX-FIT test.

Preliminary Instructions:

• Photo Identification - When you as a participant arrive for the WFX-FIT testing, you must provide proper photo identification. This will be documented on the test recording form.
• Exercise Attire - Wear clean, dry running shoes with a good grip/tread and loose fitting comfortable exercise clothing.You will not be able to participate wearing work boots and or other unsuitable footwear.Your shoes of choice must have adequate ankle support. Crocks, sandals, Vibram climbing shoes are all examples of inappropriate footwear.
• Smoking – Do not smoke for two hours prior to the test. Smoking could elevate Blood Pressures.
• Food & Beverages - Do not eat a heavy meal during the two hours prior to the test and refrain from drinking caffeine, energy drinks or alcoholic beverages prior to the test.
• Exercise - Do not exercise vigorously in the 24 hours prior to the test.
• Arrival – Please arrive approximately 20 minutes before your scheduled appointment to allow sufficient time to change, warm up, and prepare for your Blood Pressure measurement.Do not take the test lightly. This is an arduous test so prehydrate and be physically and mentally prepared. New Recruits should try their best as test scores could be utilized in hiring decisions.