CPAT
Registration and testing is held once a year. The next session will be held during the Spring/Summer 2013.
Complete the Notice of Interest for Part-time Firefighter Testing form to be notified of the upcoming CPAT registration and testing.
Written Examination
All applicants will complete the Ergometrics’ FireTEAM assessment, a video-based testing system that assesses critical skills needed to be a firefighter. The test takes approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete and covers the content areas of teamwork and human relations as well as mechanical aptitude, reading ability, and basic math skills. Below is a brief description of the four content areas of the test.
FireTEAM Human Relations Video Test
- Judgment
- Teamwork
- Public Relations
- Professionalism in Difficult Situations
- Chore Initiative
- Ability to Live and Work Together
FireTEAM Math Test
- Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division and Proportions
FireTEAM Mechanical Reasoning Test
- Mechanical Reasoning and Aptitude
- Understanding Systems
- Observation and Analysis
FireTEAM Reading Test
- Firefighter Standard Reading Level
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
Immediately following the written test, applicants will be assigned a time for that same day to complete the IAFF/IAFC Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). During the entire test the candidate must wear a 50 lb. weighted vest (simulating the weight of a fire fighters protective clothing and equipment). The eight events candidates will be test on are as follows:
- Stair Climb (climbing stairs while carrying an additional 25 lb. simulated hose pack)
- Ladder Raise and Extension (placing a ground ladder at the fire scene and extending the ladder to the roof or a window)
- Hose Drag (stretching uncharged hoselines, advancing lines)
- Equipment Carry (removing and carrying equipment from fire apparatus to fireground)
- Forcible Entry (penetrating a locked door, breaching a wall)
- Search (crawling through dark unpredictable areas to search for victims)
- Rescue Drag (removing victim or partner from a fire building)
- Ceiling Pull (locating fire and checking for fire extension)