The reliability of newly designed specific tests for assessing professional firefighters' physical fitness
Nemanja Samardžić,
Milivoj Dopsaj,
Dragan Klisarić
Abstract:The aim of this study was to determine the reliability of newly designed tests for assessing professional firefighters' physical fitness. A total of 15 healthy and physically active firefighters participated in this study. The following tests were performed: Modified Step Test (MStepT), Fire and Rescue Obstacle Course (VPol), Firefighting Equipment Carry Test (NVOpr, and Dummy Drag Test (VLut). The testing was carried out using a randomized method. There was a 10-minute break between the tests. After a week, r… Show more
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