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| Candidate Physical Ability Test
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 and receive CPAT Identification Card upon
successful completion of the test. Testing fee paid for by individual candidates will be $110.00 and
payment is required at the conclusion of the orientation session. Payment by check, money order or
cash only. Registration fee is non-refundable after orientation session.
A mandatory general orientation session and practice dates are scheduled quarterly to fit any schedule
needs. Attendance at the CPAT test is required. As part of the orientation and preparation process, candidate
orientation guides and candidate preparation guides are available for downloading or viewing at www.sufd.org
or applicants can request copies from SUFD at the above address. Copies are available for pick-up during
normal business hours by contacting SUFD at 630-910-2216. Please see our website for complete listings of
fire training academies, certification courses, and CPAT test dates. |
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Testing Facility Location
Chicagoland Roofers Apprenticeship Training Center
7045 Joliet Rd
Indian Head Park, IL 60525
See detailed map and directions at www.sufd.org |
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| 2008 CPAT Testing Schedule |
Event
(*Mandatory) |
Session 1 |
Session 2 |
Session 3 |
Session 4 |
Session 5 |
Session 6 |
Orientation and
Station Practice* |
Jan 08
1830-2200 |
Feb 21
1830-2200 |
April 29
1830-2200 |
June 17
1830-2200 |
August 20
1830-2200 |
Oct 8
1830-2200 |
Station
Practice |
Jan 15 |
Feb 28 |
May 6 |
June 26 |
August 28 |
Oct 16 |
Timed Course
Practice |
Jan 29
Feb 5 |
Mar 12
Mar 20 |
May 21
May 29 |
July 9
July 14 |
Sept 8
Sept 16 |
Oct 29
Nov 5 |
CPAT
Test* |
Mar 04 |
April 17 |
June 24 |
August 12 |
Oct 15 |
Dec 09 |
| Practice & Test times selected on date of orientation session. |
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 You can Download the "2008 CPAT Testing Schedule" here 2008 CPAT Test Dates
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TRAINING; THE Solution to
Firefighter Safety and Survival
Candidate Physical Ability Test Center |
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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Click here to Download 2007 CPAT General Information Sheet.pdf
Click here to Download CPAT presentation.ppt
Click here to Download CPAT Orientation Guide.pdf
Click here to Download CPAT Preparation Guide.pdf
Click here to Download CPAT Registration Package
Click here to Download CPAT Training Center Directions.pdf
Click here to Download Candidate CPAT Scheduler
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 Click on station name to view videos
The 8 CPAT Events :
 Complete Course
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