Firefighter CPAT Test in 6:45!!!

My personal record run at Rocky Ridge Fire Department's CPAT course in June of 2017.

Workout equipment to help you prepare for the CPAT:
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0:00 Stair Climb
0:16 Hose Drag
0:48 Equipment Carry
1:29 Ladder Raise and Extension
1:51 Forcible Entry
2:10 Search
2:42 Rescue
3:12 Ceiling Breach and Pull

More info about CPAT:

[techrical]

Honest question, are participants allowed to jog/run?

[kcummo]

I remember driving 3 hours to the testing site to do my 8 minute CPAT. Then driving 3 hours home. Haha

[chriswhite]

I've taken this evil test many times. For those who have, know this is an impressive time. Well done sir! Took me until I was 30 to get the badge! NEVER GIVE UP!

[timothytyner]

Strong work Karry. Anything under 7:00 is very solid. The naysayers who claim it's easy usually have not ever attempted a CPAT, much less ran a quick time. And even if you are capable of a 6min and change CPAT, there is no reason to not give props. People these days all about tearing each other down instead of building each other up, such a sad existence they lead.

[UNKNOWN_GQ]

Just took the CPAT an hour ago and I must say that timing is very impressive

[flyymal]

Just took my CPAT on Saturday! I drove a hour there & back. I was super nervous & anxious… but i passed & thats all that matters.

[carterroane]

Start my third go at the CPAT tomorrow watching you made me realize that what has held me back in the past was my mentality more than anything.

[sethrich]

We did CPATs periodically during my academy. My final was 6:33, but I can promise I didn’t make it look as easy as you just did. Props.

[jasonl]

When I did it, I just missed 7 minutes, had like 8 minutes and change. I was completely gassed, I don’t know how anyone gets anything under 8 minutes. My hats off to this guy.

[Leoyadiggsz]

Took my CPAT yesterday and man let me tell you that 6:45 time is impressive as hell! People come super gassed out of the stair master!

[Andorrrru]

Just got through mine last week. Completed time was 8:42.

I'm currently 223lbs 5'5". As far as preparation, I did your normal push/pull/legs weightlifting workout 3-4 times a week and 20 minutes stair master after every workout.
(first 3:20 no touching rails to imitate the CPAT)

Also, study the video for your facility. It's different everywhere. It may help to familiarize yourself with the layout.

If I can do it, you can too. You have to really want it.

[krispen]

50 years young and just did my first cpat ever. 9:11 was the time!
Thanks for posting this video, helped a lot and good luck to all!

[charleshines]

Passed my CPAT test today in Connecticut! This was my second go at it—timed out the first time, but today I finished in 8:20. I watched your video a good 20 times to prepare. Huge thanks for making it! At 36, this was no joke, but I got it done!

[stephenparker]

Gotta say, this test is a fairly humbling experience. If you’re about to take it, don’t take it lightly, train for it. If it’s too late to start training then just buckle in and embrace the suck

[almostapple]

People really don’t understand how hard this test is. Maximum time is 10 minutes. That first 3:20 on the stair master with the 75 pounds on you, makes the whole thing like hell. The fact that he did it below 7 minutes is mind blowing. They call this test 10 minutes of hell.

[McKraber]

My best friend and I are looking to become fighters. We found out about the CPAT, this video makes me feel so much better about the test

[murda_daniel]

Watched this before I took my CPAT, did mine in 9:12 im 5’4” 160lbs the one thing I’ll say about this test is anyone can do it, it’s 100% mind over matter, there was points where I was telling myself I couldn’t do it but just kept going. Just keep going !!!

[Loveall]

Good job man! Taking my CPAT test tomorrow, just taking mental reps.

[stephenishola]

This video definitely helped to give me some insight and that’s a killer time! Getting ready to take my test in two weeks… I can’t wait I’ve been waiting for this opportunity now that I’m 32 I know I’m ready! Good luck to all those in the same boat!

[andrelewis]

Man you did the fastest I’ve seen ! Wish I had you endurance