CPAT - Information for Test - Takers

Questions

Email Can Test with any CPAT questions or problems.

Applicant Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age at time of first scheduled session
  • Must provide government-issued Drivers License or State I.D. card

Fees

  • $170 includes Orientation Sessions, Practice Test Session and CPAT Test
  • Fee also includes the opportunity to satisfy the State requirement to perform a ladder climb
  • $26 for a replacement CPAT identification card
  • All candidate testing fees are NON-REFUNDABLE

Registration

  • Visit Schedule and Registration to print registration form
  • Registration Form and payment must be received by NIPSTA at least one week (7 days) prior to your first requested session
  • Registration Forms are confirmed in the order in which they are received and scheduling is done on a "first-come first-served" basis
  • Registration confirmation will occur via email. Please write legibly. If an e-mail is not received 3 days prior to a your first scheduled session, please email Can Test

Payment

  • All CPAT fees must be paid in full online by credit/debit card before a CPAT registration is scheduled or confirmed
  • 2.5% Transaction fee with credit/debit card purchases

Refunds

  • Refunds will not be given once your payment is received by NIPSTA

Rescheduling

  • At the discretion of NIPSTA, an Orientation, Practice Test or Test Session may be rescheduled if requested at least 7 days in advance of your scheduled CPAT session
  • Failure to attend a scheduled CPAT Test will result in forfeiture of all fees paid
  • Email Can Test at least 7 days before a CPAT session to reschedule your date
  • All fees will be forfeited if an attempt to complete the CPAT Test is not accomplished within 12 months of submission of your original CPAT registration and payment

Proper Attire

Proper Attire Must Be Worn To Participate During Any CPAT Session. Proper attire includes:

  • Long pants (No shorts)
  • T-shirt or sweatshirt
  • Footwear with no open heel or toe
  • No loose or restrictive jewelry, including watches

Getting Hired in the Fire Service

Interested in learning what it takes to get hired by a Fire Department? NIPSTA is now offering a 4-hour workshop which will detail everything you need to know to make yourself stand out as the best potential hire. View complete details and registration.