Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
Must be 18 to take the CPAT
We are accepting those that have successfully passed CPAT within one year of hire date. Please upload a copy of your current CPAT card below on the registration form.
Program Overview:
- 8 week course that includes in depth mentoring sessions (access to a mentor up to the time of the final test
- 2 Orientation sessions (includes familiarization of the entire test)
- 2 Practice sessions (hands on familiarity of CPAT equipment & a practice run)
- 1 Final test and certification
- Candidates may attend up to 2 orientation sessions and 2 practice sessions
Video Resource
Orientation Guide(PDF, 117KB)
Preparation Guide(PDF, 1MB)
If you choose to not participate in the 8 week course, you must sign this waiver prior to the official test day. (Submit the waiver using the registration form below.)
Waiver(PDF, 92KB)
Orientation Sessions
Thursday 11/5/26
Friday 11/6/26 (Only if needed)
0800 - 1200
Only need to attend one session but allowed to attend both if they want to. Must sign waiver if they decline to attend orientation and/or practice sessions
Practice Sessions
Thursday 12/10/26
Friday 12/11/26
0800 (first come, first served)
* Only need to attend one practice session but allowed to attend both if they want to. Must sign waiver if they decline to attend orientation and/or practice sessions.
* Candidates will be timed during practice sessions, if they pass during practice session, they do not need the final testing date.
Final Testing
Thursday 01/07/27
Friday 01/08/27
0800 (first come, first served)
* If candidate only wants to attend final test date, they must sign waiver.
* We do not accept the CPAT check off form from any other fire department or testing agency. Candidate must provide a certificate of completion through an accredited CPAT testing agency.
* If you are unable to obtain a copy of your CPAT card or have lost it, please indicate so and we will run your name through the database to search for it.
REGISTER HERE