CPAT Phone: 630-910-2087

CPAT Email : cpat@sufd.org


Candidate Physical Ability Testing Division

Administrative Office 7550 Lyman Darien, IL 60561
CPAT Phone 630-910-2087 Fax 630-910-2085 www.sufd.org

The Southwest United Fire Districts Fire Training Academy (SUFD) serves the Chicago Metro area providing a full-service fire training academy and an in-service training program to member departments. The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) is a pre-employment test developed in cooperation between the International Association of Firefighters and the International Association of Fire Chiefs and is comprised of a comprehensive orientation, preparation and testing program. Individuals may register and take part in CPAT Pre-Certification for use in fire department hiring processes. These candidates must declare the departments they are testing for during registration. Upon successful completion of the test a CPAT Identification Card will be issued to the candidate. Testing fees will be $125.00 and payment is required at time of registration. Payment by check, money order or cash only. Registration fee is non-refundable after orientation session. Candidates who elect to sign waiver of participation in orientation period may challenge CPAT during Timed Course Practice test dates or CPAT Test Dates, registration fee is required prior to each test attempt. Each session begins with an Orientation meeting and Station Practice session to familiarize the candidate with the CPAT. Candidates will have the opportunity to ask questions of the proctor staff and Peer Fitness Trainers and to view orientation video of the course and process. As part of the orientation and preparation process, candidate orientation guides and test preparation guides are available for downloading or viewing at www.sufd.org. Please see our website for complete listings of fire training academies, certification courses, and CPAT test dates and other information.

 
 
Testing & Orientation Facility Location
Chicago Roofers Apprenticeship Training Center
Indianhead Park, IL 60525
(This is a private road accessed at approximately 7000 So. Wolf Rd.)
See detailed map and directions at www.sufd.org
 
2010 CPAT Testing Schedule
Event
(*Mandatory)
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6
Orientation and
Station Practice*
Jan 07
1830-2200
Feb 18
1830-2200
April 29
1830-2200
June 17
1830-2200
August 20
1830-2200
Oct 8
1830-2200
Station
Practice
Jan 15 Feb 26 May 6 June 25 August 27 Oct 19
Timed Course
Practice
Jan 29
Feb 5
Mar 12
Mar 19
May 21
May 28
July 9
July 14
Sept 8
Sept 16
Oct 29
Nov 5
CPAT
Test*
Mar 04 April 16 June 24 August 12 Oct 15 Dec 09
Practice & Test times selected on date of orientation session.
 
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Candidate Physical Ability Test Center
 
The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) is a pass/fail test encompassing eight events that challenge the applicant as if they were on the scene of a working fire. It is a timed test that gives the applicant 10 minutes and 20 seconds to complete. Candidates wear a weighted vest to simulate the weight of firefighting equipment, hardhat, and gloves throughout the test.

 
  Convenience: All materials, equipment, and manpower are provided throughout the process. Your department will not have the large expense associated with equipment purchases, equipment storage, and training instructors.

Time:The SUFD CPAT program can save your agency time by providing all the necessary comprehensive physical ability services normally conducted by agency staff.

Protection: The CPAT is a legally defensible, validated testing process that gives you the tools to hire the best possible applicants for your department. It meets criteria established by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), United States Dept. of Justice (DOJ), and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).

Transportability: CPAT is designed for the entire fire service, the “gold standard” of physical ability testing. It is recognized around the globe as a validated process and is accepted by many fire departments across the United States.

 
Click here to Download 2010 CPAT General Information Sheet.pdf

Click here to Download CPAT Training Center Directions.pdf

Click here to Download Candidate Preparation Guide

Click here to download the CPAT Registration Packet.
 
 

CPAT Orientation Video

Click here to Download a video of the Full CPAT