Firefighter (CPAT / NFPA 1582)
NFPA 1582 (medical) · CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) · Verified 2026-08-16
How the screen works
There is no federal body-fat standard for firefighters. Physical readiness is assessed by the CPAT — a timed, pass/fail sequence of eight job-simulated events (≤ 10:20, wearing a 50-lb vest; +25-lb pack for the stair climb). NFPA 1582 is a medical evaluation (cardiovascular, vision, hearing, pulmonary), not a body-fat limit. Exact standards vary by department.
Physical-readiness test
- Stair Climb (with 25-lb high-rise pack)
- Hose Drag
- Equipment Carry
- Ladder Raise and Extension
- Forcible Entry
- Search (crawling, low visibility)
- Rescue Drag (165-lb mannequin)
- Ceiling Breach and Pull
Fill in your own measurements — the worksheet prints with the official thresholds above.
Your worksheet (Firefighter)
| Your metric | Value | Firefighter gate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waist-to-Height Ratio | 0.486 | n/a | — |
Firefighter has no federal body-fat standard — readiness is assessed by the physical test listed above, not a body-fat line.
Source & verification
- Primary: NFPA 1582; CPAT / Fire Service Joint Labor Management Wellness-Fitness Initiative
- Retrieved and verified: 2026-08-16. Standards change — confirm with the official regulation or your command.