Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)

NTC’s Public Safety Center of Excellence is a licensed administrator of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and is pleased to offer the only indoor CPAT test site in the state of Wisconsin. The test is offered year-round at an indoor facility located on our 37-acre campus in Merrill, Wisconsin. The specialized CPAT equipment and the trained CPAT personnel are available on-site to provide a convenient and affordable means of assessing individual physical ability.

NTC delivers the CPAT in accordance with strict guidelines prescribed by the IAFF and IAFC. CPAT candidates receive mentoring and orientation that helps them to successfully complete the test.

Test Information & Registration

Learn about the specific details of the CPAT, including: orientation, time trials, schedules, test dates and CPAT guides. Then, register when you are ready.

What is CPAT?

The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) is a standardized test that assists fire departments throughout North America recruit candidates who are physically capable of performing essential job tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to some of the most common questions about the CPAT including information about what to wear, the refund policy, and how to obtain a replacement certificate of completion.

Have Questions About the CPAT?

Please contact us if you have any questions or would like assistance registering for the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). We are happy to help!