May Day Training
May Day Training
The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) is the recognized standard for measuring an individual’s ability to handle the physical demands of being a firefighter.
The timed test measures how candidates handle eight separate events, all designed to mirror tasks on the job.
CPAT Details
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.
- Stair Climb
- Hose Drag
- Equipment Carry
- Ladder Raise and Extension
- Forcible Entry
- Search
- Rescue Drag
- Ceiling Breach and Pull
During the test, candidates wear a helmet, gloves and 50-lb weighted vests, designed to simulate the weight of firefighter personal protective equipment. For the stair climb – the first event – candidates will don an additional 25-lb weight, to simulate the carrying of a hose pack into a high-rise fire.
Candidates will be accompanied by a test proctor, who will call out directions for the test events and score the candidate’s success in real time.
Each event must be completed exactly as prescribed – if a candidate fails any component of the test, they will fail the entire test. Candidates also fail if they do not complete the eight events within the 10-minute, 20-second time limit.
types of Training
Training 1
$120.00
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.
Training 2
$158.00
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.
Training 3
$134.00
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.
Scheduling Your CPAT
All CPAT participants must be at least 18 years of age and possess proper government-issued identification. CPAT tests must be scheduled online in advance — test-day registration or rescheduling is not accepted.
The CPAT testing fee includes the test and two optional orientation sessions. Additional practice days can also be scheduled separately for an additional fee. All fees are non-refundable.
Rescheduling your test: Candidates may reschedule their test date up to two business days beforehand without penalty. Changes less than two business days before a scheduled CPAT will be subject to a $50 processing fee.
CPAT distribution does not accept reschedule requests on the day of the event.
Cancellations: All FCTC fees are non-refundable. Candidates may cancel their test, but will forfeit their testing fees.
No-shows: If you do not show up on your scheduled test day, your fee is forfeited. If you want to schedule another test day, you will have to pay the full fee again.
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