CPAT stands for Candidate Physical Ability Test. This is a standardized physical test that was established by the IAFF/ICHIEFS Wellness-Fitness Task Force. The CPAT consists of eight events in which you will have a total of 10min 20sec to complete.

You'll find that many departments across the country are using the CPAT certification process as their physical test.

Here are a couple links that should help. You can also perform a search of this site...just enter "CPAT" into the search field and you'll find a wealth of information.

[url=http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/fire/cpathome.htm]CPAT Austin FD[/url]
[url=http://www.iaff.org/safe/wellness/cpat.html]IAFF[/url]


Best Regards,
--Reed

If you ever need to take a CPAT in California, the test is offered to the public at Oxnard College. Look for our postings in other forums, or you can e-mail us for more information at ocfiretech@vcccd.net.

** THIS MESSAGE IS AN UPDATE TO A PREVIOUS POSTING (ORIGINAL 1/31, UPDATE #1 3/19, UPDATE #2 4/28, UPDATE #3 5/30) FROM OXNARD COLLEGE. **

The web site for the CPAT program at Oxnard College is now online for public viewing. Check us out at the following link:

http://www.oxnard.cc.ca.us/fire_technology/cpatpage.html

Should you have any questions that the web site does not address, feel free to send an e-mail to ocfiretech@vcccd.net and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Thanks for your interest, and good luck!

Sincerely,
/s/
Eliza Corpuz
Oxnard College Fire Technology Department

** THIS MESSAGE IS AN UPDATE TO A PREVIOUS POSTING (ORIGINAL 1/31, UPDATE #1 3/19, UPDATE #2 4/28, UPDATE #3 5/30, UPDATE #4 6/6) FROM OXNARD COLLEGE. **

Thanks to everyone for demonstrating an interest in the CPAT program at Oxnard College!

Based on the calls that we've received this morning, it looks like the web site is comprehensive enough to accomodate most visitors. However, based on those same responses the following passage begs for clarification:

"Applications are accepted in the order they are received. Applications are not accepted until the fee has been paid. There are a maximum of 120 candidates per test day. So select your orientation and test date, fill out the application and submit along with your fee to reserve a slot."

The "application" is actually a web-based work in progress and will eventually be posted online for your future convenience. In the meantime, below is the information that the application will eventually contain:

Name (Last, First)
Address
Contact Phone Number
Desired Orientation Date
Desired Test Date
E-mail address

We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused. However, as previously stated we accept candidate sign-ups via e-mail (preferred), phone, or fax that contains the information above.

Should anyone have any questions or concerns, please feel free to send an e-mail to ocfiretech@vcccd.net (preferred) or call at (805) 384-8109 and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Thanks again!

Sincerely,
/s/
Eliza Corpuz
Oxnard College Fire Technology Department

** THIS MESSAGE IS UPDATE #6 TO A PREVIOUS POSTING FROM OXNARD COLLEGE. **

Hello everyone,

The CPAT tests scheduled for July 11 and July 18 have been CANCELLED. Candidates who have signed up for those test dates will have their test slots moved automatically to the next available times on July 25, 2003 in the order they were originally received. Consequently, this will be the only test administered in the month of July.

I apologize for any convenience that this may have caused. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to call us or reply via e-mail in reponse to this message.

Sincerely,
/s/
Eliza Corpuz
Oxnard College Fire Technology Department
ocfiretech@vcccd.net

** THIS MESSAGE IS UPDATE #7 TO A PREVIOUS POSTING FROM OXNARD COLLEGE. **

Hello everyone,

The CPAT tests scheduled for August 1 and August 9 have been CANCELLED. Candidates who have signed up for those test dates will have their test slots moved automatically to the next available times on August 16, 2003 in the order they were originally received. Consequently, this will be the only test administered in the month of August.

We have also added another CPAT orientation to our schedule. This orientation will take place on July 25, 2003 at 1100. The CPAT test paired with this orientation will take place in September; exact test date will be posted once it is finalized.

I apologize for any convenience that the cancellations may have caused. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to call us or reply via e-mail in reponse to this message.

Sincerely,
/s/
Eliza Corpuz
Oxnard College Fire Technology Department
ocfiretech@vcccd.net