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| 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. |
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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 |
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| 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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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 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.
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 CPAT Orientation Video
Click here to Download a video of the Full CPAT |
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