Firefighter CPAT Workout

"What do I need to do to prepare for the firefighter CPAT test?" The answer to that really depends on your own physical condition. It's hard to prescribe exactly what you need to do to prepare for taking the test. In this video, I collaborated with firefighter/paramedic Mark Robison to put together some basic exercises that can be completed with minimal equipment to mimic the movements found in CPAT and help you in pursuing your dream of becoming a firefighter.

Workout equipment to help you prepare for the CPAT:
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0:00 Introduction
0:33 Preparing for the test
0:45 Stair Climb
1:37 Hose Drag
2:19 Equipment Carry
2:37 Ladder Raise & Extension / Ceiling Breach & Pull
3:09 Forcible Entry
4:17 Search
4:30 Rescue
4:52 Ceiling Breach & Pull
5:03 Cardio
6:05 Conclusion

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[Nmudkip]

I wish I had the discipline to look up this video before I took the CPAT. I assumed I’d pass because I work out 5x a week. Once that 75lbs weight vest hit my shoulders, I knew I was in trouble

[paulnathanmullock]

Something I always tell people is to do push ups during a commercial break whenever you are watching TV. Whether it's hulu or cable, there's usually 6 commercials per hour so if you're doing 10-50 correctly done push ups, you'll build up a great stamina.

[SethEnloe]

took my CPAT today timed out at 10:23, forcible entry took me 20 hits and I felt like i was swinging pretty hard, I’ve been training consistently but i really think it was the cardio. Great video will definitely be implementing more of these into my workouts

[syd]

thank you for this video. I'm 17 and I'm going to start this now, save money and eat my protein so I can be strong and have a chance in this field as a woman 🙏❤️ Sending love to firefighters

[jack]

Didn’t train specifically for it, had done a lot of deadlifts and squats in my regular training, the stair climb was DIFFICULT. My legs felt like jello after. I would definitely take 10-15 mins on a stair master at the end of my workouts if I were to do things differently.

[colinmccormick]

I take my CPAT tomorrow. Great motivational video. I'll try to harness my inner Karry Jones!

[ganibattlebeard]

Im in an EMT class and it was hilarious how easy they made it. No weighted vest. Treadmill 15 minutes fast walk. 4 times up and down the stairs with 50 lb equipment, 200 chest compressions. 10 times lifting a 20 lb mannequin. Barely a light workout

[kwestlive]

⁠wow man I’m 19 I took it yesterday went thru the stairs with ease with no prior training. But the one thing I messed on and failed was the pulling down the ladder with the rope they had a specific hand formation I just couldn’t remember because of adrenaline.

[randomoperator]

This actually really good information.

[loganreaves]

Nice video man, helped a lot. What would happen if you fail the CPAT test though and how many practice attempts do you get?

[jasminedalisay]

What do you recommend eating prior to the cpat the morning of?

[SS-zzjw]

Thanks for the great content! Planning on going through the process in the next few weeks at an older age (33). Orientation is in two weeks. My question to you and those out there that have done it and were successful, is it recommended to do the practice tests? Personally, I’ll be doing it, but wanted to know. Thanks again, congrats and much respect to all that were successful and for those that have tried it regardless of outcome💪

[Ashley-xdht]

What’s a good pace during the walks? How much time should it be taking

[ceobigspoon]

Training to get my CPAT completed! Thanks for these exercises!

[lizzly]

Can you help me with the body drag for the new massachusetts ff civil service test? I'm not strong dragging it the way the video shows and going backwards with be hard due to height.

[CastleFox-sk]

What number of reps do you recommend for each exercise.

[suxelauh]

Has anyone became a firefighter while not being able to do pull ups ?

[sad_vegan]

bro yall have some easy cpats, wtf 165 lbs dummy? No shouldering hoses?