Dec 5, 2025 · The task force developed and validated the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), resulting in a consistent test for hiring firefighter candidates. Developing the CPAT The Task Force …

The CPAT is a comprehensive program that is to be implemented in its entirety; partial use of this document is prohibited. The goal of the IAFC/IAFF Candidate Physical Ability Test is to improve the …

The IAFC/IAFF Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) is a validated functional based candidate physical ability test created for the fire service consisting of eight job task simulations and a time …

Feb 17, 2025 · Exciting News for Our Firefighting Community! We’re proud to announce the launch of the updated Fire Service Joint Labor Management Wellness-Fitness Initiative (WFI)! The Fire …

Understanding and using NFPA 1582 and the IAFF/IAFC Wellness Fitness Initiative Information and sample documents to assist with the education and implementation of an annual medical evaluation …

A stress test is a part of the physical for everyone, though not necessarily every year. The stress test is a basic metric for cardiovascular health that is relevant to the duties of both firefighters and EMS-only …

Serious near-miss medical events and underlying health conditions continue to threaten the lives and livelihoods of America’s valued volunteers and employed emergency personnel. The NFPA 1582 …

The Mission An overall wellness/fitness system must be developed to maintain firefighters’ physical and mental capabilities and should be the objective of every fire department. While such a program may …

Jul 10, 2025 · The Mission Every fire department, in cooperation with its local IAFF affiliate, must develop an overall wellness/fitness system to maintain firefighters physical and mental capabilities. …

Overview What is the Wellness Fitness Initiative Components of a wellness program