Fire Rescue Services - Recruitment Updates
Next steps in the recruiting process:
March 6, 2010 – CPAT will be held in Abbotsford. Each candidate will be assigned a specific testing time.
CPAT consists of eight separate events in sequence requiring you to progress along a predetermined path from event to event in a continuous manner. This test was developed to allow fire departments to test pools of trainable candidates who are physically able to perform essential job tasks at fire scenes. This is a pass / fail test based on a validated maximum total time of 10 minutes and 20 seconds.
You are strongly encouraged to familiarize yourself with the process by clicking on the link below and referencing both the CPAT Orientation Guide and CPAT Preparation Guide:
http://www.abbotsford.ca/fire_rescue_service/training/cpat.htm
Test Location: 1544 Riverside Road, Abbotsford, BC
For directions to the test facility, click here
Clothing Attire
- Pants, T-Shirt, and running shoes (heel to toe support) are required.
- NO shorts are allowed. Strongly discourage pants with draw strings and tear away pants.
- NO muscle shirts. We do not want you sweating all over our equipment.
- NO sandals, bare feet, slippers etc. Must be running shoes.
- NO jewellery allowed while going through CPAT. i.e.: rings, watches, necklaces, visible piercing, bracelets etc. The goal is to prevent incidents that will affect your outcome. Leave these valuables at home as we are not responsible for them while you are doing CPAT.
Registration/Check-In
- Show up 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time. We will turn you away if you are late.
- Picture ID required.
- Cost: $210.00 (includes GST). Exact change please.
- Ensure all paperwork is completed prior to arriving for CPAT including a medical certificate from your doctor authorizing you to do CPAT.
- Bring your own water.
- DO NOT use energy drinks or drink/take caffeine products prior to CPAT. These products may cause your resting heart rate to accelerate. If your resting heart rate is 120 or higher you will not be able to start CPAT until it goes down below 120. Prior to your CPAT start time, if it is still not below 120 you will have to reschedule CPAT for another date.
March 22 – April 2, 2010 – Interviews will be held in Prince George.
Check back regularly for further updates regarding our recruiting process.