Firefighter CPAT Test Walkthrough

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Rocky Ridge Fire Department Training Chief Justin Baker and I walk through the firefighter CPAT test and show you what to bring, what to expect, and what is involved in the test.
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0:00 Introduction
1:26 Stair Climb
2:31 Hose Drag
3:02 Equipment Carry
3:24 Ladder Raise and Extension
3:56 Forcible Entry
4:11 Search
4:30 Rescue
4:50 Ceiling Breach and Pull
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@uziahmcdaniels8527 3 года назад

Passed mine first try today ‼️🦍 get through stairs and dummy

@KarryJones 3 года назад

That’s great!

@codyerickson3550 3 года назад

Yup! Stairs and Dummy were the hardest parts of the test for me. But I just pull all my focus forward and came out at 10 minutes and 17 seconds. Not the most ideal timing, but at least I passed.

@ronthemogul Год назад

Yep once you push thru that dummy you’re golden

@thestaubmob6877 Год назад

@@codyerickson3550 1020 is the goal dude. You're a fireman. You go.

@francisdollowayii9255 3 месяца назад

That dummy was soooo much harder than I thought it would be

@joseluismartinez562 3 года назад

I would say the stair climb and the force entry were the most challenging for me. Legs got tired on climb and arms on the force entry but never give up. Good luck to everyone and great video 😃

@KarryJones 2 года назад

Thanks Jose!

@hunterduncan1078 Год назад

Are the portions timed or is it just to completion?

@KarryJones Год назад

The stairs are timed in that, there’s a 20 second warmup period (50steps/min) then the 10:20 time clock starts and you have 3 more minutes (60steps/min). Other than that, there isn’t a time limit for any particular event, just the overall time.

@joseluismartinez562 Год назад

@@hunterduncan1078 I don’t know if it depends on the department you are doing it for. Usually there is a time limit

@KarryJones Год назад

@@joseluismartinez562 CPAT is a standardized test. It doesn’t matter where you take it, the events will always be in the same order, with the same distance between each event, with the same time limit.

@tylerwalters1539 3 месяца назад

took mine on Wednesday and passed on my first try this video is very helpful pace yourself and dont give up keep pushing

@KarryJones 3 месяца назад

That's great!

@bonjourismot 3 месяца назад

how did you train?

@coltenpersons5466 Год назад

I passed my CPAT first try this weekend with an 8:52. I wanted be faster, but I'll take the pass. The stairs weren't nearly as bad as I thought they would be, but I trained for them. I didn't feel *real* exhaustion until I hit the back half of the dummy drag. I then took *forever* to get through the ceiling breach and pull. Thank you for providing this resource for everyone!

@KarryJones Год назад

Congrats on passing on the first try!

@t.g.7227 3 года назад

Took it yesterday. It was a good challenge and fun workout.

@KarryJones 3 года назад

Nice. It’s definitely a good, quick, full body workout!

@Migeckos Год назад

I’m taking my practice cpat test tomorrow! This video helped a lot thanks!

@KarryJones Год назад

Good luck, glad to be able to help! Also check out my tips video if you haven’t already

@aaronlewis8804 3 года назад

Great videos they helped out alot just passed CPAT a couple of weeks ago

@KarryJones 3 года назад

Thanks, glad to be able to help!

@henrytims4745 3 месяца назад

I was 320 lbs 18 months ago, today I’m taking my test at 255 lbs.

@RobertVasquezJr-hh1hu 3 месяца назад

How’d you do

@henrytims4745 3 месяца назад

@@RobertVasquezJr-hh1hu failed at the body drag, but I’m honestly pretty excited to have made it so far. It was a practice event that cost nothing, so I’ll be going again in a week or two.

@KarryJones 3 месяца назад

Sorry to hear that, but at least you know what to work on more specifically now. That’s great that you’ve been able to drop from 320 to 255! Keep up the good work!

@henrytims4745 3 месяца назад

@@KarryJones in my state, the practice exams are free. I was close enough without training to feel confident that I will pass after a few weeks of dedicated lifting and cardio. It is my determined purpose to one day say my best years are not behind me.

@Beandiptheredneck 3 года назад

Great video guys! I’ll be doing this test in a week and a half in a bid to join my local volunteer FD. This is probably the best video I’ve found on this test yet, and you included some important details I haven’t caught in other videos

@KarryJones 3 года назад

Glad to help! Good luck on your test!

@Beandiptheredneck 3 года назад

@@KarryJones thanks for well wishes, I passed it today in 9.08! thanks to you guys I was prepared and knew what to do 😁

@quienten21 4 месяца назад

Taking my CPAT monday. Thanks for making this guys.

@KarryJones 4 месяца назад

You’re welcome! Hope it goes well for you.

@bonjourismot 3 месяца назад

Taking it in two days. Thanks for the video!

@KarryJones 3 месяца назад

You’re welcome! Hope everything goes well for you!

@decentcupid5354 2 месяца назад

how did it go?

@Shadows_gone Месяц назад

Yo man how’s it go I’m taking mine tomorrow

@ronaldelliott713 3 года назад

Great CPAT video!!!!!

@KarryJones 3 года назад

Thanks, I hope it really helps people who are going to be taking the test. I tried to make it relevant to those who are taking it at Rocky Ridge, but also have enough value to benefit anyone across the country.

@SinisterSG 3 года назад

@@KarryJones I'm taking it in St. Pete florida and so far its the most informative video I've found, much appreciated my guy

@Swayrundown 3 года назад

Just pasted the written exam super excited

@KarryJones 3 года назад

What written exam?

@BeenUceSince95 3 года назад

How was it ?

@krispen8389 Месяц назад

Update.. just got invited to a chiefs interview!! Never let anyone tell you that you can’t do it!! I’m 50 years old and moving on! Thanks for all your videos..

@KarryJones Месяц назад

That’s great! Congrats on making it that far and I wish you the best!

@brethoing7284 9 дней назад

I'm 50 and thinking about taking this test

@KarryJones 8 дней назад

@@brethoing7284 It’s not too late! The rookie on my crew has a few years on you, and he can outwork some of the twenty year olds on the department.

@mattdawgg100 3 года назад

Taking the cpat this upcoming Monday in Huntsville Alabama! I’m pumped!

@KarryJones 3 года назад

Good luck! I’d say the test is more of a mental test than physical. As long as you don’t quit and keep pushing through you’ll do fine!

@mattdawgg100 3 года назад

@@KarryJones for sure, tho I wish they’d let you know your time or something, but it is what is it

@theethanater6431 11 месяцев назад

I take mine in Anniston tomorrow

@mattdawgg100 11 месяцев назад

@@theethanater6431 almost 2 years into being a ff now. Hope it goes well for you

@EdwardGomez-ph6dp Месяц назад

@@mattdawgg100 congrats man! Just a few questions if you don’t mind. I’m really interested in becoming a fire fighter. How do you like it? What’s your schedule over there and how do you feel about it? Over here in CT most departments are at a 24/72 schedule.

@rmkendrick5230 3 месяца назад

I remember Justin baker he’s a very good guy very knowledgeable. I recently got on a fire department in 2020

@KarryJones 3 месяца назад

Yep, he’s been with Rocky Ridge for quite a while. Has helped countless firefighters get started with their careers by running the CPAT program there.

@Dwijhaixuj Год назад

I had to climb over a small wall in the maze in my cpat cool. Thanks for telling me instructions

@KarryJones Год назад

You’re welcome! Glad to be able to help!

@weezergb 15 часов назад

Just passed mine! Was tough but if you don’t quit, you can do it!

@KarryJones 4 часа назад

Congrats on passing!

@jeremiahmckeighen866 7 месяцев назад

Applied to my local FD good video to see

@KarryJones 7 месяцев назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@WillStreets 3 года назад

This is quality content

@KarryJones 3 года назад

Thanks! How about that slow motion shot at 3:56? Definitely my favorite B-roll shot!

@thenewbee5850 3 месяца назад

Taking my first CPAT tomorrow, wish me luck 🤞

@KarryJones 3 месяца назад

Hope everything goes well! Good luck!

@ilikepizza5292 2 месяца назад

This test is no joke him sweating in the beginning of this video holding his composure is an understatement (yes I passed )

@KarryJones 2 месяца назад

So, the sweating at the beginning was just from helping reset the test for the candidates earlier that morning, haha. But yes, the test is much harder than it appears!

@mr.pavone9719 10 месяцев назад

Hmmm, this might make for a fun workout alternative. It'd be fun to drag my kids around the yard 😅

@KarryJones 10 месяцев назад

It is a great workout! A couple of kids in a sled might make a similar drag to the 165lb mannequin, and the kids would get a fun ride as a nice by-product!

@Dupog 6 месяцев назад

Just passed my CPAT today, wanted to stop and take a breath after the hose drag, but just kept going. A little sloppy too, but I still made it with 30 seconds to spare!

@KarryJones 6 месяцев назад

That’s great! It’s more of a mental test than you’d expect. It’s too easy to take a break, thinking that you have plenty of time to finish. Good job pushing through!

@yaboipanda_vrpc2509 25 дней назад

Take mine tomorrow! I’ll update when I’m done

@KarryJones 24 дня назад

Good luck!

@yaboipanda_vrpc2509 24 дня назад

@@KarryJones timed out at the dummy pull, I didn’t pass, it’s definitely a lot harder then a lot of people let on

@KarryJones 24 дня назад

Oh no! Well, hopefully you have some specific things to train on to be able to crush it next time. Don’t give up!

@franknbeans7745 Год назад

On the mass pat video the maze was a huge square

@KarryJones Год назад

That’s a totally different test. CPAT has their own requirements for the maze portion.

@popthechinks 9 месяцев назад

One more try I should be able to do it after getting stamina up!

@KarryJones 9 месяцев назад

Just keep working on cardio and mental endurance!

@popthechinks 9 месяцев назад

@@KarryJones will do!

@DeficatingBum 3 месяца назад

Last time the thing that got me was the breach not sure why but it was 15+ swings for every candidate. I failed on my last set of pull-down. Was the most disheartening thing to think I passed only for them to say I failed by seconds. Will be taking it again in 2 weeks whatever yall do. NEVER GIVE UP! it's only 10 push until your body has nothing to give.

@KarryJones 3 месяца назад

Ah, that’s so disappointing! Good luck on your retest! Yeah, that breach can be a pain sometimes, I’ve seen it as few as 4 hits and as many as 25ish. The biggest thing is to hit it in the center so that it slides evenly on its rails behind.

@DeficatingBum 3 месяца назад

@KarryJones definitely using that tip. Truly appreciate it!

@KarryJones 3 месяца назад

@DeficatingBum you’re welcome! If you haven’t seen it yet, check out my video of CPAT tips for some other ways to shave off a few seconds: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QQqiuYPLBWM.html

@taylormccaskill-so6uw 10 месяцев назад

I got a week to prepare! Any advice going into my CPAT ?

@KarryJones 10 месяцев назад

I would highly suggest training with a stairmaster and weighted vest, if you have access to one. That’s the one event that takes out the highest number of candidates. I know you don’t have much time left, but work on increasing cardio capacity. If you haven’t seen it, I do have a video with some exercise ideas geared towards the specific movements in CPAT: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lc2oERN4x7Q.html And tips for getting a better time: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QQqiuYPLBWM.html Also, get plenty of rest the day & night before and stay hydrated the morning of. CPAT is a mental challenge as much as physical. Keep pushing even when you’re tired and feel like stopping. It’s much easier to keep going than to stop and try to start back.

@marcusmaynard1526 11 месяцев назад

No way, I looked up this video and didn't realize this is ROCKY RIDGE. That's 10 minutes from my house and directly across the street from my church.

@KarryJones 11 месяцев назад

Hey, that’s great! CPAT is at Station 2 at 4870 Cahaba River Road. Look up their Facebook page for dates: facebook.com/people/Rocky-Ridge-Fire-CPAT/100063555880738/

@xMACHOxMANx 2 года назад

Failed today due to time. Failed on the last portion. I've passed the test before about a year ago. Went to emt and fire academy graduated and took the test again to get hired, but failed. Very annoying. Ill hit the gym harder for a month and go back and take it again.

@KarryJones 2 года назад

Ah, I know you must have felt terrible! At least you know what to work on and will be able to easily pass on your next attempt.

@xMACHOxMANx 2 года назад

@@KarryJones I think an issue with me is I panic. I can do the stair master at my gym for 5 mins with a 80 pound walk around after. But when I do the cpat at the beginning I start panicking and start breathing hard and my heart starts going harder. With me, it mostly seems like a mental thing unfortunately.

@xMACHOxMANx 2 года назад

@@KarryJones i went back and passed it. had 49 seconds left.

@KarryJones 2 года назад

@@xMACHOxMANx that’s great!

@s1rm0rr1lswdsx3 Год назад

@@xMACHOxMANx if you fail how long until you can try again?

@jandzjamz6342 Год назад

does anyone have suggestions to replicate the weight on stairs? I've just been using a backpack full of weights

@KarryJones Год назад

Just anything to add to your body weight. A backpack with weights is a great solution and probably slightly harder than a weight vest, since a weight vest keeps everything centered around your core. A farmer’s carry would work as well, as long as you can do it safely on the stairs.

@jandzjamz6342 Год назад

@@KarryJones thank you for the advice I really appreciate it

@KarryJones Год назад

@@jandzjamz6342 no problem! You may have already watched it, but I also have a video on my channel that has some great workout ideas for preparing for CPAT: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lc2oERN4x7Q.html

@Shadows_gone Месяц назад

I’m taking my CPAT test tomorrow morning and 9:00AM I’ll let you guys know how it goes

@KarryJones Месяц назад

Good luck! Just keep pushing through to the end. It’s just as much mental endurance as it is physical.

@jamesrollman7748 Год назад

How much does the pike Pole part weigh

@KarryJones Год назад

60lbs for pushing up, 80lbs for pulling down

@jhhyde8142 3 года назад

How much weight is on the ceiling breach?

@KarryJones 3 года назад

60lbs. up, 80lbs. down

@jhhyde8142 3 года назад

@@KarryJones Thanks.

@jhhyde8142 3 года назад

How much does each power tool weigh?

@KarryJones 3 года назад

They’re about 30lbs each. The circular saw is 32lbs +/- 3lbs and the chainsaw is 28lbs +/- 3lbs.

@jhhyde8142 3 года назад

@@KarryJones thanks.

@lilwayne9137 3 года назад

This is all and the written exam cause when I get older I want to do this but I have have anxiety

@KarryJones 3 года назад

Not sure what written exam you're referring to, but as long as you prepare properly, the CPAT test isn't anything to be anxious about.

@amandameltzer4467 2 года назад

hi i’m currently getting my body physically ready to pursue my dream of becoming a firefighter any tips for me to do in the gym???

@KarryJones 2 года назад

Absolutely: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lc2oERN4x7Q.html

@user-df4cc4lr8j Год назад

Can you fireman’s carry the dummy? Ik it may seem like a dumb question, but as a former marine I feel like I could do better that way. So basically I’m asking does it have to be a drag or can it be a carry?

@KarryJones Год назад

The CPAT manual specifically states drag. You are also required to use one or both handles of the harness, but that can be done by reaching up under the arms of the dummy if you wanted to.

@user-df4cc4lr8j Год назад

@@KarryJones thank you I very much appreciate it. I fkn hate drags we used to do it during the CFT but it was under the arms. But regardless I feel like I got it. Used to doing ruck runs and shi like that.

@johnpeters9793 11 месяцев назад

@user-df4cc4lr8j I found it much easier to grab 1 handle @ the harness and pull the mannequin behind you at a crisp walk.. Much easier than waking backwards with baby steps using both handles. I was in the 1st group to run the CPAT in our department over 23 years ago... Thank goodness a captain's wife set up a practice course and offered an eight week class, including unlimited use of the CPAT equipment...she even got us community College credits. I also bought up 75# vest and did every work out wearing it before rookie school...probably why I needed bilateral knee replacement a few years ago. Lol!!

@gloriai.gerena8878 11 месяцев назад

How many times do you have to hit the block (door breach)??

@johnpeters9793 11 месяцев назад

Ever play baseball?? How strong are you?? I could do it in 3 full swings... I've seen candidates take 10+ swings.

@gloriai.gerena8878 11 месяцев назад

@@johnpeters9793 Ok, so it Just depends on you. Thank you

@KarryJones 11 месяцев назад

There is a buzzer that goes off when you are done. I’ve seen it take as few as 3 hits and as many as 20. It all depends on how hard you swing and how accurate you place the blow. A hit in the center will move it much more than an off-axis hit.

@gloriai.gerena8878 10 месяцев назад

@@KarryJonesWhat weight is the sledge hammer? My gym doesn’t have one so I want to buy one to practice with.

@KarryJones 10 месяцев назад

@@gloriai.gerena8878 it is a 10lb sledgehammer.

@VigilanteMind День назад

Would it be ok to use some of your footage on a video I'm working on?

@KarryJones 4 часа назад

It depends. Feel free to reach out to me by email (you can find it on my channel about page under “more” by the bio on the YT desktop site).

@robertosanchez2290 3 года назад

How much time do you have to complete all of this ?

@KarryJones 3 года назад

10 minutes and 20 seconds, not including the 20 second warm-up period on the stairmaster.

@sledgerivera3298 2 года назад

How much does the victim weigh?

@KarryJones 2 года назад

165lbs

@MrTaterTot1823 Год назад

Looks like he did the test before hand and had to do it again cause the camera man forgot to press record

@KarryJones Год назад

Haha, that’s what Alabama heat/humidity will do!

@lawrencemichaeldavis2401 2 года назад

What level is 60 steps per min

@KarryJones 2 года назад

I’m not sure what level it is, but the CPAT sequence on a Stairmaster is arrow up, 91, enter.

@traesebesta397 3 года назад

People who done this what was the hardest station

@KarryJones 3 года назад

Definitely the stairs. Second to that the dummy drag. But the problem isn't the actual station, it's doing all of them back to back with only an 80 foot walk between to catch your breath.

@turtledude553 3 года назад

Just the stairs

@AlenAlic 2 года назад

The stairs for sure. The last one isn't hard but you're tired because it's the last one so I'd rank that second.

@FM-nm4ng 2 года назад

So, what is the percentage of biological female applicants that fail the CPAT test compared to biological males?

@KarryJones 2 года назад

Unfortunately I don’t think they collect that data. I can tell you from when I used to proctor tests, most of the time the females who showed up to take the test were prepared enough to pass on the first try versus quite a few males who thought it would be easy only to quit halfway through the test because they didn’t have the endurance.

@FM-nm4ng 2 года назад

@@KarryJones : You mentioned that most of the women that showed up were prepared enough but you didn't mention approximately how many actually passed. When you proctored the test, was their pass percentage above 75%, 50%, 25%? Or was it even lower...10%, 5%, 1%? I don't need an exact number, an approximation would be fine.

@thestaubmob6877 Год назад

@@FM-nm4ng "most of" to me implies above 67%

@mr.pavone9719 10 месяцев назад

This looks like a thinly veiled AnTi-WoKe comment.

@brock3477 8 месяцев назад

I completed it in 9 minutes beware of dummy, I got humbled

@KarryJones 8 месяцев назад

Congrats on passing! It's definitely harder than it appears.

@xPostpunk Год назад

People fail this? Looks so easy

@KarryJones Год назад

Yes. I’ve seen as many as 20 in a group of 22 fail. As long as you have good cardio and pace yourself, it’s not that bad. People tend to underestimate how tired they’ll be after almost three and a half minutes on the stairmaster with 75 extra pounds on, then aren’t able to mentally push through after that.

@_Sogo Год назад

Really doesnt seem that bad tbh

@KarryJones Год назад

It really depends on how good your cardio is. Each event by itself is fairly easy. But to do them all back to back with only a short walk in between, while wearing a weighted vest, will wear you down.

@_Sogo Год назад

@Karry Jones Im coming off active duty Marines. My question is what determines pass or fail? Is it a time limit or failing events? If you're not allowed to run then what is the determining factor?

@KarryJones Год назад

@_Sogo there is a 10’20” time limit to complete the course, but each event must be completed before proceeding to the next event. You will have a proctor walking with you the whole way to give instructions, so don’t sweat remembering everything. If you were just active duty Marines, you shouldn’t have any problem passing. The whole point of the test is just to make sure you’re physically capable of doing basic fireground tasks, not to see how physically fit you are. It’s just a pass/fail test that’s typically required before hiring and/or going to recruit school.