The CPAT was designed to do just that and from my experience it is a
great test, challenging and applicable to the actions required on the fire
ground. For those that don't know about the CPAT , it is a timed pass/fail standardized
test that consists of eight separate events: During the CPAT, you must progress
along a predetermined path from one event to the next in a continuous manner.
Participants wear a 50-pound (22.68-kg) vest to simulate the weight of
self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and firefighter protective clothing.
An additional 25 pounds (11.34 kg), using two 12.5-pound (5.67-kg) weights that
simulate a high-rise pack (hose bundle), is added to your shoulders for the
stair climb event. You have 10 minutes and 20seconds to complete all eight
tasks.
As I mentioned above I find that it
is a very challenging a very challenging and applicable skill test for firefighters.
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