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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.

2011 Maricopa Community Colleges CPAT Schedule

January-2011



February-2011


March-2011

GCC - MCC
PC/PVCC
April-2011


May-2011

GCC - MCC
PC/PVCC
June-2011

PC/PVCC
July-2011



August-2011

GCC
September-2011

October-2011

MCC
PC/PVCC
November-2011




December-2011

GCC - MCC
PC/PVCC

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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