People hoping to join the FDNY Fire Cadet Academy must first prove they have the strength, stamina, and grit to pass the ...

Fire officials say the physical ability test consists of simulated fire-scene activities and is among the requirements for admission to the Fire Academy. “It is an entrance exam for those who ...

Spend time around a firehouse, and the term CPAT- Candidate Physical Ability Test– comes up frequently. Stephanie Barry- a firefighter in Bristol- agrees the physical requirements shouldn’t ...