Candidate Physical Ability Test
Acronym | CPAT |
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Type | Physical ability test |
Duration | 10 minutes and 20 seconds |
Score / grade range | Pass/Fail |
The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) is the standard assessment for measuring an individual's ability to handle the physical demands of being a firefighter. The CPAT is a timed test that measures how candidates handle eight separate physical tasks or functions, designed to mirror tasks that firefighters would have to do on the job.[1][2][3][4][5]
Details
During the test, candidates are required to complete 8 separate tasks in a period of 10 minutes and 20 seconds. The tasks are the following:
- Stair Climb (climbing stairs while carrying an additional 25 pound simulated hose pack)
- Hose Drag (stretching uncharged hose lines, advancing lines)
- Equipment Carry (removing and carrying equipment from fire apparatus to fire ground)
- Ladder Raise and Extension (placing a ground ladder at the fire scene and extending the ladder to the roof or a window)
- Forcible Entry (penetrating a locked door, breaching a wall)
- Search (crawling through dark unpredictable areas to search for victims)
- Rescue Drag (removing a victim or partner from a burning building)
- Ceiling Breach and Pull (locating a fire and checking for fire extension)
During the test, candidates are required wear a helmet, gloves and a 50 pound weighted vest. This is designed to simulate the weight of a firefighter's personal protective equipment. For the stair climb, candidates are required to carry an additional 25 pounds of weight, which simulates the carrying of a hose pack into a high rise fire. Candidates are accompanied by a test proctor, who calls out directions for the test events and scores the candidate's success. Each event of the CPAT must be completed as directed. If a candidate fails any component of the test or does not complete the test within the 10 minute and 20 second time limit, they will fail the entire test.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Candidate Physical Ability Test". Firefighter Candidate Testing Center. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- ^ "Candidate Physical Ability Test". International Association of Fire Chiefs. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- ^ "CPAT at NTN". National Testing Network. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- ^ Annillo, John. "The CPAT: The Events In The Fire Department Physical Ability Test". Breaking Muscle. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- ^ "Firefighter Physical Ability Tests". Modern Firefighter. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
External links
- CPAT Orientation Video
- CPAT Frequently Asked Questions
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