CPAT Pacing & Time Calculator

CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) is a standardized firefighter entry test with 8 events. Many departments use a 10:20 total time as the passing benchmark.

Yes — Stair Climb is typically a fixed 3:00 segment. This tool locks that at 180 seconds and budgets the rest across stations.

It keeps Stair Climb fixed, then allocates remaining time across the other events using “effort weighting” (harder stations get a larger time budget). You can still beat some stations and spend that time later.

In most CPAT setups, running is not allowed. The best strategy is a fast, controlled walk and clean transitions.

Parkur Mode is a station-by-station stopwatch. Hit Start, then tap Next the moment you finish each station. You’ll see your delta vs target for every event.

If “Auto Coach” is enabled, you’ll get a beep when your target split time is reached. It’s a cue that you’re at pace and should finish the station ASAP.

Most candidates lose time on Rescue Drag, Search/Crawl, and Ceiling Breach when form collapses under fatigue. The fix is pacing early + efficient transitions + practicing under vest fatigue.

Stair intervals, sled drags, farmer carries, step-ups with weight, and short station circuits. The goal is to keep moving while breathing under load.