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NFPA 1582 (medical) · CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test)

Educational reference only. The numbers on this page summarize public service regulations for planning purposes. They are not official medical, recruiting, or administrative determinations. Always confirm your status with a recruiter, commanding officer, or hiring agency using the official assessment.

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
Use the CPAT components and a general fitness baseline to prepare; confirm your department’s specific medical and physical requirements.

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