We help local fire departments in Wisconsin find quality job candidates.
We help local fire departments in Wisconsin find quality job candidates.
CVTC will be offering 2 CPAT tests in the spring of 2026. Please watch the CPAT video on this page to fully understand how our CPAT test works.
Practice Test #1
4/6/26
7:00 pm
Practice Test #2
4/13/26
7:00 pm
Orientation
4/20/26
6:30 pm
Official BLUE Test
4/20/26
7:00 pm
Practice Test #1
4/13/26
7:00 pm
Practice Test #2
4/20/26
7:00 pm
Orientation
4/27/26
6:30 pm
Official GREEN Test
4/27/26
7:00 pm
To register for the CPAT test, please choose the link below associated with your test selection. A credit card is required to register for the CPAT test. If you do not have a credit card, you will need to contact CVTC’s registration department at 715-852-1360 to register over the phone. On-site payments of any kinds will NOT be accepted. No refunds will be issued after 4/7/25. Again, make sure to watch the video on this page to fully understand how this testing process works.
Contact the CPAT test coordinator with any questions.
The following documents are provided by the IAFF/IAFC to better prepare you for your CPAT test. Please review the Prep Guide and Orientation Guide to better understand the test requirements.
CVTC’s Emergency Services Education Center
3623 Campus Road,
Eau Claire, WI 54703
The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) is a sequence of eight events 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 find pools of trainable candidates who are physically able to perform essential job tasks at fire scenes.