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Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) - Full Session 98FIREJ

0.00 credits

Fire Technology

The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) - Full Session includes the orientation, two (2) timed course practices and a CPAT test. During the orientation session, we will explain the testing process and how the equipment works. You will have the chance to ask questions and try the testing equipment. The pass rate of those who attend the orientations is higher than for those who do not, so it is highly recommended that you attend at least one of these orientations. The two practice tests are the same and we attempt to run the practice test under actual testing conditions. If the test is run under actual testing conditions and you successfully complete the test this is considered a PASS and you will not need to attend any further testing.

6 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PS011 Spring	Open	01/09/2026 – 03/06/2026	01/02/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Jan 9 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise Jan 23 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise Feb 6 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise Feb 20 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise Mar 6 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates
#PS012 Spring	Open	01/23/2026 – 03/20/2026	01/16/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Jan 23 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise Feb 6 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise Feb 20 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise Mar 6 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise Mar 20 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates
#PS013 Spring	Open	02/06/2026 – 04/17/2026	01/30/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Feb 6 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise Feb 20 Friday 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise Mar 6 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise Mar 20 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise Apr 17 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates
#PS014 Spring	Open	02/20/2026 – 05/01/2026	02/13/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Feb 20 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise Mar 6 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise Mar 20 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise Apr 17 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise May 1 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates
#PS015 Spring	Open	03/06/2026 – 05/15/2026	02/27/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Mar 6 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise Mar 20 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise Apr 17 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise May 1 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise May 15 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates
#PS016 Spring	Open	03/20/2026 – 05/29/2026	03/13/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Mar 20 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise Apr 17 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise May 1 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise May 15 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise May 29 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates

Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) - Test Out 98FIREH

0.00 credits

Fire Technology

$160.00

The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) - Test Out is for a ONE-TIME try to challenge the CPAT course. Acknowledgment and waiver of CPAT orientation and/or conditioning period and/or timed practice runs will need to submitted.

10 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PS015 Spring	Open	01/09/2026	01/02/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Jan 9 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	$160.00
#PS016 Spring	Open	01/23/2026	01/16/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Jan 23 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	$160.00
#PS017 Spring	Open	02/06/2026	01/30/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Feb 6 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	$160.00
#PS018 Spring	Open	02/20/2026	02/13/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Feb 20 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	$160.00
#PS019 Spring	Open	03/06/2026	02/27/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Mar 6 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	$160.00
#PS020 Spring	Open	03/20/2026	03/13/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Mar 20 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	$160.00
#PS021 Spring	Open	04/17/2026	04/10/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Apr 17 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	$160.00
#PS022 Spring	Open	05/01/2026	04/24/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	May 1 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	$160.00
#PS023 Spring	Open	05/15/2026	05/08/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	May 15 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	$160.00
#PS024 Spring	Open	05/29/2026	05/22/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	May 29 Friday 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	$160.00

Fire Fighter II Practical Exam 98FIREB

0.00 credits

Fire Technology

Practical skills testing for Fire Fighter II state certification.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PS003 Spring	Open	01/17/2026	01/14/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Jan 17 Saturday 12:01 PM - 04:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates
#PS002 Spring	Open	05/30/2026	05/27/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	May 30 Saturday 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates

Fire Fighter 1 Practical Exam 98FIREA

0.00 credits

Fire Technology

Practical skills testing for Fire Fighter 1 state certification.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PS004 Spring	Open	01/17/2026	01/14/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Jan 17 Saturday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates
#PS003 Spring	Open	05/30/2026	05/27/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	May 30 Saturday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates

Fire Fighting Principles 10503142

4.00 credits

Fire Technology

Emphasizes basic fire behavior, techniques used to control structural and related fire emergencies and life safety practices. Learners perform all practical evolutions necessary to control and extinguish fires and otherwise meet all requirements for Firefighter 1 certification with the state of Wisconsin.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 04/23/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Jan 27 – Apr 23 Thursday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Mar 28 Saturday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	View Rates
#02 Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 04/23/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Jan 27 – Apr 23 Thursday, Tuesday 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Mar 28 Saturday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	View Rates

Certified Fire Fighter 1 47503720

2.40 credits

Fire Technology

This 96-hour course prepares the participant to be able to perform fire fighting functions at the nationally recognized minimum levels under direct supervision. The targeted audience is individuals who desire to become Wisconsin Certified Fire Fighter I based on the requirements set by SPS 330.08, Employment standards, Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. This course is designed to provide the Fire Fighter I candidate with the information needed to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) defined in NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Current Edition, Chapters 5.2 through 5.5. The participant must also complete the Hazardous Materials Operation level course in order to meet the remainder of the NFPA Fire Fighter I JPR requirements.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PS012 Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 04/23/2026	01/28/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Jan 27 – Apr 23 Thursday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise Mar 28 Saturday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates
#PS014 Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 04/23/2026	01/28/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Jan 27 – Apr 23 Thursday, Tuesday 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise Mar 28 Saturday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates

Advanced Firefighter Concepts 10503160

2.00 credits

Fire Technology

Builds upon the foundation laid in Fire Fighting Principles as well as adds new concepts such as vehicle extrication, flammable liquids fire, technical rescue and incident command. This course will meet the requirements of NFPA 1001 for Firefighter 2 level.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	02/25/2026 – 05/13/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Feb 25 – May 13 Wednesday 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates

Firefighter II Certification 47503730

1.05 credits

Fire Technology

This 42-hour course prepares the participant to perform firefighting functions at an advanced nationally recognized level under general supervision. The targeted audience is individuals who have completed the training required to meet the Fire Fighter I JPRs in NFPA 1001, and desire to increase their knowledge and skills base to the next level. This course is designed to provide the Fire Fighter II candidate with the information needed to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) in NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Current Edition. Prerequisite Courses: 47503720 (Cert FF1) and 47503780 (Haz Mat Operations)

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PS004 Spring	Open	02/25/2026 – 05/13/2026	02/26/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Feb 25 – May 13 Wednesday 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates

Hazardous Materials Operations 10503203

1.00 credits

Fire Technology

Prepares the participant to perform the minimum hazardous material incident operations associated with firefighting functions. Meets operational level competencies referenced in the JPRs in NFPA 1001 - Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	04/28/2026 – 05/14/2026	03/28/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Apr 28 – May 14 Thursday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates
#02 Spring	Open	04/28/2026 – 05/14/2026	03/28/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Apr 28 – May 14 Thursday, Tuesday 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates

Hazardous Materials Operations 47503785

0.60 credits

Fire Technology

Prepares the participant to be able to perform the minimum hazardous material incident operations associated with firefighting functions at an advanced nationally recognized level under general supervision. The targeted audience is individuals who have completed the training required to meet the Fire Fighter I JPRs in NFPA 1001, and desire to increase their knowledge and skills base to the next level. This course is designed to provide the Fire Fighter II candidate with the information needed to meet the operational level competencies for the hazardous material first responder as referenced in the job performance requirements (JPRs) in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4, 4-1.1. It is based on the National Fire Academy (NFA) Initial Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents: Basic Concepts and Initial Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents: Concepts Implementation curriculums.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PS010 Spring	Open	04/28/2026 – 05/14/2026	04/26/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Apr 28 – May 14 Thursday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates
#PS012 Spring	Open	04/28/2026 – 05/14/2026	04/26/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Apr 28 – May 14 Thursday, Tuesday 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates