Request for Proposal / Physical Ability Test Design and Validation

The Winston-Salem Fire Department (WSFD) is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms or agencies to design and validate a new, comprehensive job-related physical ability test in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This process will focus on developing two key events: the aerial ladder climb and a comprehensive physical fitness test. The newly designed tests must be compliant with industry standards, job-related criteria, and legal defensibility for both new hires and current employees. The validated tests will support hiring, training, and career progression within the department while ensuring that current employees maintain the physical standards required for continued employment through annual assessments.