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Zack Hutcheson of Elkins, currently with the Elkins Volunteer Fire Department, drags a mannequin on Saturday Aug. 15, 2015 at Springdale Fire Department station No. 1 as he and other prospective firefighters take the Candidate Physical Ability Test. Candidates have 10 min, 20 sec. to complete a course with eight events, all while wearing a 50 lbs. weight vest. Candidates have three opportunities over several weeks to pass the test, earning certification that will be recognized by participating departments around the country as part of the application process for firefighting positions.