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Police force
also for joining the fire brigade if possible, but mainly police requirements.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I believe that nowadays you just have to do a 6 minute shuttle run and have a good height/weight ration.
Just a general level of fitness, nothing fantastic.
Fire Brigade is a bit tougher and you have to maintain it throughout your career. The police it is just for probation period only (unless in specialized units) However, the Brigade give you duty time to attend the gym which almost every station has.
Your best bet is to contact the HR department of the force you're looking to apply for. Some forces give out exact details of what their fitness test consists of. You wouldn't believe the difference in required fitness levels between forces. I've seen one force's test compile of a few sit/press ups, a 100m dash and a swim, whereas others are far more rigourous.
I believe the required levels of fitness for the fire brigade are far higher.