SAR Tech normal activities include parachuting, diving, helicopter hoisting, mountaineering, and ground operations. They must be extremely fit and their ability to complete their mission is directly related to their physical condition. " A SAR Tech must be conditioned to cope with the stresses imposed by sustained operations and be physically ready to be subjected to the impact forces associated with their penetration methods ".

1. A pre-selection evaluation is required to to determine an individual's physical capability to apply to the CF School of Search And Rescue (CFSSAR) as a SAR Tech. The Pre-selection evaluation consists of:
   1. To be completed in 16 minutes or less:
      • 1.5 mile / 2400m run in 10:15 or less;
      • 31 consecutive Push-ups;
      • 33 consecutive Sit-ups;
      • 8 consecutive Chin-ups;
      • 450 m shuttle run; and
   2. 675 m swim in 20 minutes or less
    
2. The SAR Tech Physical Fitness Maintenance Program is based on a compensatory model and a lifting task:
   1. Compensatory model:
      • 20 MSR stage 8 or score 44.6 ml/kg/min on the Step test; and
      • Score a minimum of 30 points on the compensatory model (Handgrip, Push-ups and Sit-ups).
      • Incentive program is achieved by scoring 65 points or more on the compensatory model. SAR Techs achieving incentive program are not excused from completing their next evaluation.
   2. Lifting Task (extrication kit):
      • 40 Kg to a table 1.5 m high

    

3. The SAR Tech Physical Fitness Selection Test Scoring Sheet provides the points to be awarded for performance on each test item.