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The 8 Station Operational Focused Ability Test (OFAT) for Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Recruits
Planning on applying to be a firefighter with the QFES? Check out this article to learn what tasks you'll have to master to pass the OFAT.
The 8 Station Operational Focused Ability Test (OFAT) for Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Recruits
8/12/2021
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What is the OFAT?
What clothing should you wear?
What do you have to know about failing and re-take?
The 3 Parts of the OFAT
Part 1 - Crash Rescue Equipment Hold
Part 2 - Physical Ability Test
Part 3 - High-Pressure Hose Reel Drag
The 8 Stations of the OFAT
Station 1 - Road Crash Rescue Cutter Hold
Station 2 - Low-Level High-Rise Stair Climb
Station 3 - Forcible Entry
Station 4 - Ladder Raise, Extend, House And Lower
- Lift an extension ladder from the ground
- Place it up against a structure or wall
- Extend the ladder
- House the ladder
- Lower the ladder back to the ground.