WHAT IS PARE? As of January 1997 PARE has been an integral part of the periodic health assessment for RCMP and City Police force applicants and members.

PARE does not measure fitness. It is a vital tool in assessing your ability to do the physical aspects of police work safely and effectively. Many people can readily complete the PARE while others will need to train for the test.

Given three months and the appropriate training program most police officers will pass this test.

The test is broken up into three different sections, in which the first two are timed.

The first is a 6 lap obstacle course which includes running up and down stairs, jumping over obstacles, and making sharp left and right turns.

The second section is a "fight" station which requires you to push and pull a weighted cable resistance in six 180 degree arcs, and to simulate being pushed down on your front and back for four repetitions. The weighted cable is 70 lbs. for applicants and 80 lbs. for members.
The third component is a 15 meter bag carry (80 lbs. for applicants and 100 lbs for members).

For further information on testing and training for the PARE please visit the RCMP website at:
http://www.rcmp.ca/recruiting/pare_e.htm

All PARE tests are by appointment only.

For more information or to book your test please contact:
Marilynn Georgas at (506) 462-3030; email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Please see Schedules for fees, testing days dates and times.



What you need to bring:

1. A Photo Copy of your completed Medical Approval and one piece of photo I.D. (Note: No testing is allowed without these two items.)
The medical is valid for 1 year from date of MD appointment and must be redone prior to testing if expired.

2. For RCMP participants - Your FILE # printed on your acceptance letter on the top right hand corner.

3. Proper clothing for physical activity. Court shoes are recommended.

4. A bottle of water is recommended.

What you should not do:

1. Six hours prior to test - No alcoholic beverages or strenuous physical activity.

2. Two hours prior to test - No heavy meals, caffeinated beverages or smoking.

Note: Failing to adhere to the above conditions may affect your results negatively.


Pre-Test Screening:

Test will be only be allowed under the following physical conditions:
1. Blood pressure must be equal to or below 144/94.

2. Resting pulse must be below 100 bpm

Post-Test Screening:

Participants are not allowed to leave testing site until:

1. Recovery blood pressure is equal to or below 144/94

2. Recovery pulse is below 110.



Testing and Post-Rehabilitation