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how to train for CPAT

Discussion in 'Health' started by fireturk41, Oct 7, 2009.

  1. Oct 7, 2009 at 11:16 PM
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    sledbert

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    We also have CPAT as a pre-requisit for all new hires at our Fire Hall. The last couple guys hired said the only part that was kinda tough was the stair climber. They recommended to train with extra weight & do LOTS of stairs.
    Good luck "brother to be":)
     
  2. Oct 8, 2009 at 4:28 AM
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    fireturk41 [OP] I like to break shit!

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    hey! just cause i aint paid dont me im not a brother!
     
  3. Oct 8, 2009 at 4:38 AM
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    im pretty sure he meant that in a good way budd
     
  4. Oct 8, 2009 at 5:18 AM
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    Have you seen what the CPAT entails? Google CPAT testing and you can find the website that has all the videos of all the events before you do it. If you're in any kind of good shape, which i'm sure you are being that you box and work out, you're gonna be golden. That thing is a piece of cake man. I know dudes that were like 300, out of shape, never worked out and passed it. You already know how to pull hose, i'm sure you've carried equipment, dummy drag is all in the technique you prefer, pike poles are easy, the stairmaster kinda sucks, but is also easy and so on and so forth. you'll be fine dude. Just take every event one by one and make sure you don't do any of the ridiculous fail point things. Good luck.
     
  5. Oct 8, 2009 at 5:20 AM
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    what dept do you work for??
     
  6. Oct 8, 2009 at 8:24 PM
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    Hey BROTHER fire fighter. I meant NO disrespect with the "Brotherto be" It was meant as a future IAFF union brother. :)
    Your work as a volunteer is awsome, I was a volunteer for 8 years before I got on full time:D
     
  8. Oct 14, 2009 at 9:38 AM
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    Like some other guys have said....the CPAT is not about strength but more endurance....plus you get almost 11 mimutes for the thing. The hose drag is uncharged and it's 1-3/4 at that and the ventilation slimutation is not a true Kisier Sled

    I would buy a weighted vest and go find some bleachers or turn the elevation all the way up on a treadmill and gradually increase the speed with time as your body acclaimates to it. That dummy drag is more about technique than strength, in my opinion where guys mess up on that is not getting the dummy in a comfortable spot before they start walking. Try to get him as high as possible so you put more weight on your legs and back. Most guys use their arms up carring him and then they are f****d when they hit the hose hoist.

    We don't use the CPAT but more of a modified version

    1.) Drag 50' section of 5" LDH for 100 feet.
    2.) Drag charged 1-3/4 for 100 feet and flow the last 25 feet
    3.) Hoist 2" rolled hose up 30 feet and return to start without letting rope
    slip
    4.) Carry 70lb high rise pack up four stories and return to starting point
    5.) Dummy drag, dummy weighs 200lbs with a airpack, for 50 feet
    6.) Drive Keiser sled for 5 feet with 6lb dead blow hammer

    You have 8:30's to complete
     
  9. Oct 14, 2009 at 9:45 AM
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    Big tires, big lift, Lots of stuff's.
    CPAT is easy if you are in other wise good health its not hard, when you sign up they normally give you a packet on what to train for. But you can look hear for some tips.
    http://www.fireagility.com/index.php
     

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