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The Ladder Climb at NIPSTA

Background

On August 4, 2011, the State of Illinois enacted Public Act 097-0251, which mandates new firefighter candidate physical ability test requirements.  Candidates are now obligated to participate in a ladder climb exercise and demonstrate an ability to operate from heights.

The Ladder Climb Exercise

Candidates participating in the CPAT Test at NIPSTA have the opportunity to participate in a ladder climb exercise that conforms with the new State law.  This exercise is not related to the CPAT, and will not impact a candidate's CPAT test result in any way.  A certificate of completion will be issued to those who successfully complete the exercise.

The ladder climb exercise at NIPSTA will challenge a candidate's ability to climb to the top of an extended ground ladder that is in a fixed, inclined position.  The candidate will then be required to retreat on the ladder to ground level.  Safety information and event instructions will be provided to all candidates prior to the exercise.

For candidates who register for the CPAT Test, there will be no add additional fee assessed to challenge the Ladder Climb exercise.  The CPAT and the Ladder Climb exercise will be conducted during a candidates scheduled Practice Test and/or Test date on the NIPSTA Campus in Glenview.