What does the CPAT test consist of?

The CPAT is a pass/fail test based on a maximum total time of 10 minutes and 20 seconds. During the test you will wear a 50-pound (22.68-kg) vest to simulate the weight of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and fire fighter protective clothing.

Where can I take the CPAT test in Illinois?

The CPAT and Ladder Climb tests are given by three area locations that offer timed practice courses in addition to the CPAT Test:

• The Central Illinois Fire Chiefs (CIFC) facility located in Decatur, Illinois;
• The Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA);
• The Southwestern United Fire District (SUFD).

Is CPAT a national test?

National Testing Network provides the Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) according to the International standards. These standards require candidates to be offered the opportunity to attend a CPAT Pre-Test Program.

It requires high levels of cardiopulmonary endurance, muscular strength and muscular endurance. The CPAT consists of eight critical physical tasks that simulate actual job duties on the fire ground. Candidates must provide proof of a current passing score on the CPAT during the Field Investigation.

What are CPAT requirements?

Requirements: Applicants must be 18 years of age and must show government issued photo identification (i.e., driver’s license, school or military ID; or a passport or visa). Candidates without a photo ID will not be allowed to take the CPAT.

What is a good CPAT time?

The CPAT is a battery of physical tests strung together, meant to simulate various tasks firefighters may be required to perform on a call. The test must be completed in less than 10 minutes 20 seconds and is a pass-or-fail test (Firefighter Ambitions, 2019).

How long is CPAT test?

10 minutes and 20 seconds
Participants in the CPAT must navigate eight separate events on a closed course within a span of 10 minutes and 20 seconds. Each event simulates a physical skill or function that firefighters experience on the job.

How do I practice for the CPAT?

Workouts to Prepare You for the CPAT: The Fire Department Physical Ability Test

1. Barbell Squat 4×5. Set up a barbell on the supports of a squat rack.
2. Straight Leg Deadlift 3×10.
3. Backward Drags (4 x 20 yards)
4. Stair Climber (20 Minutes)
5. Good Mornings 3×10.
6. Stair Climber (20 Minutes)

How do I pass the CPAT?

Tips on how to successfully pass the CPAT:

1. Start a training program and follow through with it.
2. Get on a stair climber or walk/run flights of stairs.
3. Wear a weight vest or add some sort of weight to yourself while training (simulating full firefighter PPE and SCBA)

Is 24 too old to become a firefighter?

We do not have an age limit for applicants. It is very possible that two people the same age, whether 20 or 40, will perform very differently. It is up to each recruit, in conjunction with their medical physician, to determine what they are physically capable of doing.

Is 23 too old to become a firefighter?

You can become a professional firefighter after 30, 40, or even 50 at some fire departments. There are departments that have upper age limits between 28 and 40, while others have no upper age requirements for firefighters. There are usually no upper age limits to be a volunteer firefighter.

Where to get CPAT training in central Indiana?

We offer live fire training, flashover, firefighter survival, CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Testing), SWAT tactical drills, confinement skills and more. Located on the west side of Indianapolis, we are Central Indiana’s only year-round, permanent CPAT Facility.

Where can I get my CPAT test results?

Results are available for instant verification by any Network department. National Testing Network provides the Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) according to the International standards. These standards require candidates to be offered the opportunity to attend a CPAT Pre-Test Program.

What do you need to know about CPAT orientation?

The orientations will afford candidates the opportunity to view test events, talk with trainers, and physically examine each test component in a controlled setting. The practice sessions will allow candidates to complete a timed practice run of the test.

What was the purpose of the CPAT program?

The CPAT goal was to develop a fair and valid evaluation tool in the selection of fire fighters to ensure that all fire fighter candidates possess the physical ability to complete critical tasks effectively and safely.