Shoes with spikes or cleats are not permitted A t-shirt, shorts and athletic footwear.Rest can be taken between tasks but this will increase the overall time for the PAT completion.Candidates must not run at any point during the PAT.Candidates should note the criteria and requirements for each of the tasks.The PAT is performed as a circuit in the same order as the videos below.The videos below show each of the tasks that make up the PAT.So we encourage you to start training now download the FRNSW FireFit Training Guide. The Fire Fit Training Guide is available to help you train specifically for the tasks involved in firefighting – and prepare you for FRNSW’s Physical Aptitude Test (PAT). The PAT is a highly validated assessment designed specifically to identify and recruit individuals who are physiologically capable of tolerating the work-related demands of firefighting. The PAT is used to assess if a candidate's level of fitness is suitable for a career as a firefighter. The FRNSW Physical Aptitude Test, or PAT, consists of tasks which simulate the work carried out by firefighters at emergency incidents. Being a part of the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) team is physically demanding and being ready to help anyone, anywhere, anytime is critical to responding to any emergency necessary.