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What is the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)?

The job of a fire fighter is one of the most physically demanding jobs in North America. It requires high levels of cardiopulmonary endurance, muscular strength and muscular endurance. The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) consists of critical physical tasks that simulate actual job duties on the fireground.

2009 Maricopa Community Colleges CPAT Schedule

January-2010

MCC

February-2010


March-2010

GCC - MCC
PC/PVCC
April-2010


May-2010

GCC - MCC
PC/PVCC
June-2010


July-2010

GCC

August-2010

September-2010

GCC
October-2010



November-2009

GCC


December-2009


Links to participating institutions:

*The CPAT Orientations and Practices are optional. Once you have registered, you are eligible to attend both orientations and both practices for the CPAT. They are provided to help prepare for the CPAT and are included in the registration cost. However, you are not required to attend any of these events to take the CPAT.

Preparing for the CPAT:

Orientation Guide for the CPAT: (click here)
Preparation Guide for the CPAT: (click here)
CPAT Orientation Video: (click here to view video)

     
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