A potential firefighter candidate must undergo an examination before going for a Physical Ability and Endurance Testing.
However, it is mandatory that only applicants who have successfully completed the written exam with a 75% or better score are scheduled to take the Firefighter Candidates Physical Ability and Endurance Test.
Actually, this could be seen as a test to be a firefighter, because it's crucial to have the perfect health. Also, this examination is mandatory because people tend to have genetic diseases that they ignore. In addition, seeing a doctor before the Physical Ability and Endurance Testing is a wise choice because he or she will tell you if your are healthy enough to run those test and be a firefighter.
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