(a) The appointing authority shall adopt standards for firefighters establishing a physical agility test that:(1) does not discriminate on the basis of sex;(2) reflects the essential functions of the job; and(3) at a minimum includes testing the following:(A) Fear of heights (acrophobia).(B) Fear of confinement (claustrophobia).(C) Muscular strength.(D) Muscular endurance.(E) Cardiovascular endurance.(F) Musculoskeletal flexibility.(b) The appointing authority shall also adopt standards for firefighters establishing a general aptitude test.(c) The standards required by this section must be presented to the board of firefighting personnel standards and education established by IC 22-12-3-1 for review.As added by P.L.394-1987(ss), SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-1992, SEC.25.
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