Suwon Conducts Fitness Tests for 2021 Autumn Forest Fire Workers

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jeong Jun-seong] Suwon conducted fitness tests for 118 applicants for '2021 Autumn Forest Fire Workers' on the 20th at the small athletic field of Kyonggi University in Youngtong-gu.

To enable rapid response in the event of forest fires, the fitness tests were conducted in conjunction with the 'National Fitness 100 Suwon Fitness Certification Center' using a fair and systematic fitness testing method. The tests employed electronic equipment (fitness measurement devices) to evaluate six items: ▲muscular strength (grip strength) ▲muscular endurance (sit-ups) ▲flexibility (sit-and-reach test) ▲cardiopulmonary endurance (20m shuttle run) ▲agility (reaction time to sound) ▲explosive power (standing long jump).

Unlike the previous method where forest fire workers were selected based on only one item (weighted backpack carrying test), the city introduced a new fitness testing method to enhance fairness and professionalism in the recruitment process.

Applicants who pass the fitness tests will undergo interviews by district and are scheduled to be finally selected as 'forest fire workers' to perform forest fire prevention duties from November 1 through December 15.