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CPAT:
Candidate Physical Ability Test
Notice: CPAT Policy Effective June 1, 2005
The Alabama Fire College and Personnel
Standards Commission adopted the following policy at the April 17, 2002
quarterly meeting:
Candidate Physical Ability Test Standard for Fire Fighter I Training
As prescribed by the Commission, job-related physical
performance requirements shall be used to select candidates. Therefore, the
fire fighter candidate shall successfully complete the Fire Service Joint
Labor Management Wellness/Fitness Initiative Program-Candidate Physical
Ability Test (CPAT) or other approved validated physical ability evaluation
prior to entering a minimum standards course for Fire Fighter I.
The physical ability evaluation shall be valid for one
(1) year.
Effective date of the Candidate Physical Ability Test
was
January 1, 2003.
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Remember! Fire Fighter I recruit school prerequisites are:
CPAT exam...
The Alabama Fire
College and Personnel Standards Commission requires as proof of
successful completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) that the
Official CPAT Form be submitted when a candidate registers for any recruit
school within Alabama.
CPAT
Information for Recruit School Chiefs Revised 7/27/05
CPAT FAQ Revised Revised 7/27/05
CPAT Verification Form
 Revised
3/28/05
AFC CPAT Registration Form
Alabama Fire College
CPAT Schedule
Bart
Marshall 205-391-3753
Kevin Pate
205-391-3741
NOTICE:
The Alabama Fire College will charge a fee of $25.00 per
person for anyone taking the CPAT exam.
Orientation:
June 3, 2008
December 9, 2008
Exam:
August 5,
2008
CPAT Information for Site Administrators
Other Alabama CPAT test sites:
Contact departments listed below for
local scheduling information.
Auburn Fire Department
Chief Terry Walker 334-501-3163
Cheryl Sport
334-501-3110
Location: Old Lowe's Building in Opelika
Practice:
Orientation:
Exam:
Dothan Fire Department
Jeff Ward
334-615-5530
Orientation:
Exam:
Fort Payne Fire and Rescue
Rick Gilbreath
256-845-6250-
rgilbreath.fire@fortpayne.org
Orientation:
Exam:
Huntsville Fire and Rescue
Betty Yost
256-851-4031
Practice:
Exam:
** Practices and Exam will be hosted at the Madison Fire facility.
Madison Fire Department holding CPAT at
Huntsville
Orientation:
Practice:
Exam:
Mobile Fire Department
Chief Stringfellow
251-208-2867 Location Mobile Expo Hall on Auditorium Drive
Orientation:
Hands on Practice:
Exam:
Montgomery Fire Department
Orientation:
Practice:
Exam:
J.J. Addie
334-240-4461
K. D. Gordon 334-240-4626
Opelika Fire Department
Jaime Baca 334-705-5309
Location: Old Lowe's Building in Opelika
Practice:
Orientation:
Exam:
Pelham Fire Department
Chief McCurry 205-620-6535
Orientation:
Exam:
Phenix City Fire Department
Bobby Brooks
334-448-2853
Location: Old Lowe's Building in Opelika
Orientation:
Exam:
Prattville Fire Department
Neal Mixon
334-3661-3680
Orientation:
Exam:
Rocky Ridge Fire Department
Justin Baker
205-281-8048
Orientation:
Exam:
Selma Fire Department
Chief Mark Walker
334-874- 2150
Orientation:
Practice:
Exam:
Trussville Fire Department
Captain Tim Shotts 205-661-4031
Location: 421 Cherokee Drive Trussville, AL
Orientation:
Exam:
Tuscaloosa Fire Department
Ken
Horst
205-349-0326
Orientation:
Exam:
The 8 test evolutions
described
1. Stair climb
2. Hose drag
3. Equipment carry
4. Ladder raise and extension
5. Forcible entry
6. Search
7. Rescue
8. Ceiling breach and pull
Candidate Physical Ability Test Program
Overview
"The overall consensus found
the test to be a good predictor of an applicant’s ability to perform basic
fire fighting tasks. The Technical Committee was confident that the ability
test would provide the fire service with a physically competent recruit."
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