8 CPAT Events · Weekly Plan · Timers · Countdown

CPAT Prep –
Firefighter Physical Ability Training

Structured training for the Candidate Physical Ability Test — a personalized weekly plan, event-specific timers, and confidence tracking across all eight CPAT events.

Set your fitness level, equipment, and weak areas once, and CPAT Prep builds a weekly training plan around them — cycling through workouts and interval timers for Stair Climb, Hose Drag, Equipment Carry, Ladder Raise & Extension, Forcible Entry, Search, Rescue Drag, and Ceiling Breach & Pull. Log your confidence after each event and the plan adjusts to your weakest areas automatically.

8 CPAT Events
10:20 Max Completion Time
$1.99 One-Time Purchase

A weekly plan built around your CPAT weak points.

One-time purchase. No subscription. No ads. Training plans, timers, and progress all work fully offline.

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Personalized Weekly Plan

Set your fitness level, available equipment, and weak areas during onboarding, and CPAT Prep generates a training plan that updates automatically every week.

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Event-Specific Timers

Work/rest interval timers built around all 8 CPAT events, with sessions ranging from 15 to 45 minutes on standard commercial gym equipment.

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Event Confidence Tracking

Rate each event High, Okay, or Low after training, and CPAT Prep shifts focus toward your weakest events automatically.

Test-Date Countdown

Set your test date and get local countdown notifications to keep training on schedule as it approaches.

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Fully Offline

No internet connection or account required. Training plans, event status, and workout history are saved entirely on your device.

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No Subscription

A one-time $1.99 purchase — no recurring fees, no ads, no in-app purchases.

All 8 CPAT events, in order.

Completed sequentially, in full protective gear, in under 10 minutes 20 seconds.

01 Stair Climb
02 Hose Drag
03 Equipment Carry
04 Ladder Raise & Extension
05 Forcible Entry
06 Search
07 Rescue Drag
08 Ceiling Breach & Pull

From onboarding to test day.

A simple flow that keeps the plan current as your fitness level, equipment, and test date change.

01
Onboarding

Set your fitness level, available equipment, and weak areas to build your first plan.

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Plan

A weekly training plan with event-specific timers, editable any time from your profile.

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Events

Log confidence per event to surface your weakest areas as the week's focus.

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Countdown

Set your test date for local reminders as it approaches.

$1.99 One-Time · No Subscription

CPAT Prep on iOS

A personalized weekly training plan, event-specific timers, and confidence tracking for all 8 CPAT events — built to run entirely offline.

8 event timers Weekly training plan Works offline No ads
Download on the App Store

Frequently asked questions

What is the CPAT?

The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) is a standardized physical fitness test required by many fire departments during the hiring process. It consists of eight timed events — Stair Climb, Hose Drag, Equipment Carry, Ladder Raise & Extension, Forcible Entry, Search, Rescue Drag, and Ceiling Breach & Pull — completed sequentially in under 10 minutes 20 seconds.

Is CPAT Prep an official app?

No. CPAT Prep is an unofficial training tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sanctioned by the IAFF, IAFC, or any fire department or testing agency. Always verify test requirements with your local fire department or testing provider.

How does the training plan work?

During onboarding you select your current fitness level, available equipment, and any weak areas. CPAT Prep generates a weekly training plan built around those inputs, cycling through workouts and event-specific timers that target the demands of each CPAT event. The plan updates automatically every week, and you can edit your profile any time to adjust it.

What do the event confidence ratings do?

Logging your confidence after each event — High, Okay, or Low — adjusts that event's status over time, helping the app surface your weakest areas as the focus of your training week.

Does CPAT Prep work offline?

Yes. CPAT Prep is fully offline — training plans, timers, event status, and workout history all run and save locally on your device. No account or internet connection is required.

Is there a subscription?

No. CPAT Prep is a one-time $1.99 purchase — no subscription, no ads, and no in-app purchases.

More from CPAT Prep

Disclaimer: CPAT Prep is an independent training tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sanctioned by the IAFF, IAFC, or any fire department or testing agency. Event standards and time limits are provided for training reference only — always confirm current requirements with your local fire department or testing provider before your official test date.