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'''Candidate Physical Ability Test''' ('''CPAT''') is a standardized physical examination used by [[fire departments]] and [[law enforcement agencies]] across the United States to assess the physical fitness and ability of prospective [[firefighter]]s and law enforcement officers. The test is designed to simulate the physical tasks and challenges that a firefighter or law enforcement officer may encounter in the line of duty.

== Overview ==

The CPAT consists of eight events that must be completed in a specific order, within a set time limit. These events are designed to simulate the physical tasks that a firefighter or law enforcement officer may encounter in the line of duty. The events include: stair climb, hose drag, equipment carry, ladder raise and extension, forcible entry, search, rescue, and ceiling breach and pull.

== Events ==

=== Stair Climb ===

The [[Stair Climb]] event simulates the critical task of climbing stairs in full protective clothing while carrying a high-rise pack (hose bundle).

=== Hose Drag ===

The [[Hose Drag]] event simulates the critical task of dragging an uncharged hose line from the fire apparatus to the fire occupancy and pulling the uncharged hose line around obstacles while remaining stationary.

=== Equipment Carry ===

The [[Equipment Carry]] event simulates the critical task of removing power tools from a fire apparatus, carrying them to the emergency scene, and returning the equipment to the fire apparatus.

=== Ladder Raise and Extension ===

The [[Ladder Raise and Extension]] event simulates the critical task of placing a ground ladder at a fire structure and extending the ladder to the roof or a window.

=== Forcible Entry ===

The [[Forcible Entry]] event simulates the critical task of using force to open a locked door or window or breach a wall.

=== Search ===

The [[Search]] event simulates the critical task of searching for a fire victim with limited visibility in an unpredictable area.

=== Rescue ===

The [[Rescue]] event simulates the critical task of removing a victim or partner from a fire scene.

=== Ceiling Breach and Pull ===

The [[Ceiling Breach and Pull]] event simulates the critical task of breaching and pulling down a ceiling to check for fire extension.

== Scoring ==

The CPAT is a pass/fail test based on the completion of all eight events within a set time limit. The candidate's performance on each event is not individually scored; rather, the overall time to complete all eight events is the determining factor for passing or failing the test.

== See Also ==

* [[Physical fitness]]
* [[Firefighter]]
* [[Law enforcement officer]]
* [[Physical examination]]

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