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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 29 ต.ค. 2019
Tennessee Candidate beats CPAT in 8:30, a new facility record
Candidate set new female facility record by nearly thirty seconds. Old record was 8:55; new is 8:30.
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Interview with Vermont firefighter and his thoughts on the CPAT
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Vermont-based candidate came to our facility and passed on his first attempt. At the time of the test, he was 29 years old, and 6'0, 300 pounds. He came in physically prepared and did a great job. Wish him all the luck moving forward.
Kentucky Candidate set a new facility record
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This Kentucky candidate just set a new facility record for female candidates. Previous record: 9 minutes, 9 seconds. Her new record: 8 minutes, 55 seconds. Truly impressive performance especially when considering her size: 5'2", 120 pounds.
Inside a Continuous Miner Simulator
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This tour was made available at an event hosted by the Coal Education Development and Resources (CEDAR) of Indiana at the Vincennes University Gibson Center in Fort Branch.
Leathernecks Beast has returned: New facility record during a CPAT practice.
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Candidate, reporting in at 5'10", 230lbs, came back to our facility specifically to break the course record. The previous mark was 7 minutes, 25 seconds. #cpat
Native New Yorker with quick thoughts on CPAT testing
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Successful candidate provides some quick advice on the test and feedback on testing at the VU Gibson Center. Her test will be provided soon.
Former collegiate soccer player passes CPAT
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Walking Pace: 16.29 seconds average between events Event Completion Time: 40.57 seconds Pass Time: 10 minutes, 3 seconds. Warnings: None.
Maryland CPAT candidate - quick advice
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Maryland native and service member provides quick reaction to the CPAT and suggestions to first-time test takers. Provides his opinion of testing at the Vincennes University Gibson Center.
VU Alumnus and Indiana firefighter with quick CPAT advice
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VU Fire Science alumnus and veteran firefighter shares some quick advice on preparing for the CPAT.
Quick CPAT Preparation Advice - Kentucky Candidate, May 2022
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Kentucky candidate briefly provides opinion and reaction to the CPAT. An important item to note: candidate passed the test on the day that the card was due; not only mastered the physical aspect of the test, but the mental part as well. Fantastic job.
Quick CPAT Reaction & Suggestion - April 2022
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Officer has a brief recommendation for other officers preparing for the CPAT. Also provides his opinion of his testing experience at the VU Gibson Center.
Former Leathernecks running back beats the CPAT.
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Former D-I athlete passes the test on first attempt. Made very few mistakes. Candidate listed at about 5'10", 205 pounds. If candidate had been testing for speed, estimated completion time would have been around 7 minutes.
114-lb Female Candidate demonstrates how to pass the test.
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Impressive performance by 114-lb female candidate to pass the CPAT at the Gibson facility. As of 2022, she is the smallest candidate to pass at our facility. #cpat [0:23] Audio - Introduction [2:20] Event 1 [5:40] Event 2 [7:02] Event 3 [8:09] Event 4 [9:23] Event 5 [10:24] Event 6 [10:49] Audio - Path Cones [12:33] Event 7 [12:53] Audio - Rescue Dummy [15:41] Event 8 [16:57] Audio - Ceiling Re...
Indiana Mine Rescue Competition - September 2021
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Mine rescue competition at the Vincennes University Gibson underground mine facility in Fort Branch, Indiana. Winner of the 4 teams who competed: Sunrise Coal. 0:00 Introduction 0:18 Team 1 (Francisco) 10:31 Team 2 (Gibson Co Coal) 21:12 Team 3 (Indiana State Team) 31:26 Team 4 (Sunrise Coal)
Breathing Strategies for the CPAT.
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Professor Jesse Coomer, author and breath coach, visits the VU Gibson Center to experience the CPAT and offer suggestions on breathing in preparation for the test. [0:00] Personal Introduction [2:40] Test Begins [6:35] Reaction to the Test [7:36] Breathing Strategies: Stair Climb [12:00] Breathing Strategies: Forcible Entry [13:44] Breathing Strategies: Search Maze [15:32] Breathing Strategies:...
Louisville candidate displays phenomenal walking pace during her CPAT!
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Louisville candidate displays phenomenal walking pace during her CPAT!
CPAT Tips and Recommendations - Tennessee candidate passes CPAT at Vincennes University.
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CPAT Tips and Recommendations - Tennessee candidate passes CPAT at Vincennes University.
CPAT Search Maze. Inside tips and recommendations for Event 6.
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CPAT Search Maze. Inside tips and recommendations for Event 6.
Former Marine handles CPAT. Suggestions and recommendations taking the CPAT.
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Former Marine handles CPAT. Suggestions and recommendations taking the CPAT.
Underground Safety Area (USA) - Police & SWAT Training
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Underground Safety Area (USA) - Police & SWAT Training
Powerful CPAT Practice Highlights, Female Candidate
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Powerful CPAT Practice Highlights, Female Candidate
Practice CPAT session - Female Candidate. Vincennes University CPAT
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Practice CPAT session - Female Candidate. Vincennes University CPAT
Vincennes University CPAT - Test Highlights, October 2020
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Vincennes University CPAT - Test Highlights, October 2020
Vincennes University Gibson, Annual Refresher, Peabody Coal. Mock Mine at Fort Branch, Indiana.
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Vincennes University Gibson, Annual Refresher, Peabody Coal. Mock Mine at Fort Branch, Indiana.
TacMed Instructor Course, Vincennes University Gibson December 2019
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TacMed Instructor Course, Vincennes University Gibson December 2019
Vincennes University CPAT - Gibson Center
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Vincennes University CPAT - Gibson Center
We know that badass !! Well done Hannah !!!
She was very impressive. If she attempted again, I think about 30-40 seconds could be trimmed off.
The end 😂😂😂. Good shit though man
Too easy.....make it harder....fire is not easy !
What a joke.....physical standards should be made harder, not easier
Took the practice one today and those is actually what I struggled on as well as the dummy pull. Did do it fast enough and would've passed but still
How about breathing for running
How heavy is the weighted vest?
50lbs. On the stair master the should weights bring it up to 75lbs
If the nozzle section of hose is 50' in length, why is your 'pull to' mark at 58'?
The group who conducted our course validation marked the hose; their state interpretation of the rules led them to mark the hose at 8 foot mark, then place the second mark fifty feet from the first mark (58 feet). Re-reading the rules now makes me question that determination; rules state: "hose is marked at 8 feet past the coupling at the nozzle and at 50 feet past the coupling at the nozzle." Based on that language, the validating group was incorrect. I'll be adjusting the second taped mark to fit with the rules. Thanks for asking the question; upon my reading of the rules, I agree that this was incorrect. Thank you for the assistance.
I did it my first try in 8:40 😃
got my CPAT tomorrow
I'll add my tid bit. As everyone else has said, this tremendously helped me. I took my CPAT today and I made a huge effort to focus on my breathing. I would have easily struggled without finding this video. HOWEVER, at the end of the day the CPAT comes down to not giving up. Every tip and trick out there can help but it's truly about NOT FUCKING QUITTING. If you're reading this, you got this! Don't fucking quit. Keep your breath. Keep your wits. Embrace the suck. It's only 10 minutes. That's it.
super experience !
Is this as big as the maze at the academy?
The maze is the same layout for every CPAT?
It should be; however, some candidates have reported some differences. They all seem to agree to stay to the right.
One week until my test. I'm running and working out everyday. Nervous but excited
Let us know how it went.
I test in two days!!
Good luck - let us know the outcome of the test.
@@vugibson I passed!
@@vugibson I passed
Got my cpat in three days!
Congratulations. In which state?
New York, I passed
@@calhouncarlos903Congratulations. Any trouble with a particular part of the test?
@@vugibson nope, wasn’t bad. Didn’t have to do equipment carry
@@calhouncarlos903Congratulations.
Great video. Really helped out a lot. Especially on the stairs. Kept me staying focused on my breathing instead of the pain in my legs. Just like you said you feel shorter of breath, but my muscles weren’t burning out like my practices while huffing and puffing through my mouth.
Congratulations on your the passed test. Just curious: in which state did you pass?
IMO Randy is harder to move than you lol
Event 7 is consistently rated as the second hardest on the test.
Are all of these mazes structured the same way?
This is probably the best sledgehammer attempt I've seen 😂. Man was about to break the machine!
Over the last three years, we've had very few equal his performance on this task.
Thank you
Good luck - let us know how your test goes.
Hello, I want to improve my fitness because I will be a firefighter. What are the training tips for me as a firefighter? How many weights do you use in your training and what are the standards approved by you? Thank you.
It’s really different for every person. Some people have great cardio and need to work on building strength, and others are strong as an ox but get so winded they will struggle with the cardio. So it all depends
Super helpful, im only nervous about the maze and being cramped up. But this guy is a lot larger than me so it cant be that bad at all.
Have you seen our video on the maze? If not, take a look it. The biggest candidates do go through our maze were both about the same size: one was 6'5, 330; the other 6'4, 335 pounds. Both went through it quickly no problem. Good luck and let us know when you passed.
@@vugibson I did, it really helped. I get claustrophobic but its a fear Im working on overcoming. Thank you for giving these resources. Really helps me know what to expect from the test tomorrow.
Doing my CPAT on saturday. This video is a huge help to know what to expect. I get a bit Claustrophic but Im working on conquering that fear. This is very relieving to know what to expect.
Disregard my question in my previous comment - I didn't see that you commented on this video, too. Anyway, you might look at our breathing video - the breath coach, while he didn't have a lot of trouble with the test, didn't like the maze either. And he had some brief advice for those who are uncomfortable in the maze. Again, good luck and let us know how it went.
How did it go?!
Going into this with a deviated septum… haven’t been able to nasal breathe for 10 years, wish me luck 😅
Good luck - let us know how it went.
that's a big boy
Amazing!! Super motivating as a woman myself training for the CPAT currently!
Good luck in your training - let us know about the testing results. How long do you have to prepare?
@@vugibsonI took the CPAT yesterday and passed in 9:12! I have an athletic background but I prepared for about 3 months (and will continue on to prepare for fire academy when I make it!)
@@quinnkerry-rockov4Congratulations and good luck moving forward.
yeah gonna take a few months in the gym before I attempt this
Getting the legs accustomed to Event 1 is very helpful. Good luck in your preparation.
Do you allow people to come in and practice on this course? I am a VU Alumni and would love to use this course as an opportunity to practice this test and my physical ability.
Might be possible. Call 812-888-2871 for further questions.
Watched this the night before my CPAT, huge help! I passed with 20 seconds to spare!
Well done. Congratulations on your test and thanks for the feedback. Glad it was useful. Good luck moving forward in your process.
Used your breathing tips my brother. I did it yesterday and had 2 minutes left
Congratulations. Very happy that the information was useful.
@@vugibson thank YOU
@@Fonz0 Just curious: in which state did you test?
@@vugibson took it for the Austin Texas FD
@@Fonz0 Ok. Again, congratulations and good luck.
Dude this was awesome. As a person who has a lot of experience and education with exercise and exercise technique, i have never had a good grasp on why I was trying to utilize certain breathing techniques (many of which you listed) when close to maxvo2. This helped a lot with my understanding and the why behind using these techniques. Much appreciated!
I’m nyc you cannot fall or step out that box in the last event it’s an automatic fail
Technically a candidate gets one warning for stepping out of the cage in the last Event; second time test is over. With that said, make sure you ask the staff at your testing facility how they are going to judge the test; if they say they're going to fail you after 1 step-out, then follow what they say.
Came here for my test and thought it was great!
Thanks for the feedback. Glad your experience was positive.
Have you been hired onto a department?
So is the layout of the maze itself standardized? Like there are always going to be 5 obstacles but are the placement and order of the obstacles the same across different facilities? Like the first obstacle is the narrowing walls, second is partition, etc. or is this something that varies?
The maze should be the same at any CPAT testing facility. Only difference might be the building materials; some would be white with silver aluminum framing (like ours), or it will be made out of plywood.
Make sure you get a good meal in, and lots of water. Most of us take it in the morning, and fasting may seem like the right thing to stay light on your feet. Trust me, this screwed me during one of my practice runs. Good nights rest, solid breakfast, lots of water. Good luck everyone! 👊🏼💪🏼
same i didnt eat or drink before hand and i regret it
Same here. I had a Clif bar, drank coffee, and then had a bottle of water. I tanked out during the dummy drag but was able to get to the ceiling breach. With just one last set left I failed because I stepped out of bounds twice due to low energy and being super dehydrated. I learned that lesson. I have my cpat scheduled for tomorrow 🤞
@tommyc6720 Good luck tomorrow
@@vugibson thank you! I'm much better prepared for tomorrow's test than I was the last time I took it. Your videos have given me a lot of great training tips and pointers to keep in mind.
Glad they were of some help. Again, good luck. Let us know how it went
The visualization is very helpful, thank you!!
Thanks for the feedback; glad that it was helpful. Good luck in your testing.
I took this test a week ago and I failed.I take it again in a few weeks I’ll be using theses techniques
Good luck on the retest - we have gotten very good feedback on these suggestions.
I’m happy to say I passed the cpat today using this technique it works
I was disqualified my first time for shouldering "too much slack" on the hose drag. Make sure you follow your department's standarts to the T. Because even though this is a national test.... certain departments will add extra steps to make it harder. Its frustrating but being fit is just one half of the test.
Correct. With our future tips and tricks videos, this will be highlighted: make sure to ask questions to the staff at your testing facility. Different facilities and staff interpret these rules differently.
mind over matter at its core for sure. thank you for your experience notes !
Happy that the video was helpful.
She references her first attempt - the mental mistake she made was she entered the maze on the left-hand side and stayed on the left side, which caused her to ram the first obstacle. She then got a little lost, which cost her time and ultimately a failed attempt. Remember, as she did on her second attempt, when entering the maze stay along the right-hand side.
sorry if this is obvious to some. but does this apply to ontario ofai testing as well? is it at all similar or is this entirely different ?
I didn’t pass yesterday ((( couldn’t do the last station 😢just couldn’t feel my hands after a dummy pulled.
If you made it to the last event, you're close. Don't give up - just keep working in your preparation. Also, the experience you got with your last test will help you in subsequent attempts. Typically, everyone's worst test is their first test. On the first attempt, everyone is very cautious in the event completions. After doing it once, usually candidates move with more confidence on later attempts. Keep working and good luck in your prep.
I’d love to know what training she did to get that forced entry time!
She's an avid cross-fitter and certified instructor. We hope to bring her back about some of these questions regarding prep.
If you receive a CPAT card at the facility can it be used in place of the KY fire commission CPAT card or is there a process to get it verified through ky
According to every KY candidate we have hosted, they can get their card from any location they wish, provided that the facility is licensed with the IAFF. We have never had any issue with any KY department.
The tour guide for this simulator was fantastic to work with: he did this flawlessly on the first take.
Great video! Definitely helped in finishing the second half of the test working through fatigue.
Thanks for the feedback. Glad that you found the content useful.
For me, the hardest was the stairs. The mental stress on those stairs sucks. I kept thinking, "get off, you have 2 more attempts." But muscles are stronger than your thoughts so I pulled through.
Mental aspect of the stairmill can be difficult, especially if a candidate has a very close deadline to earn the certification. The mental part is an added weight in those circumstances.
Just passed my test here in Dallas. I’m very fit and it was still quite intense. The stairmaster is the most difficult part. I’d say definitely go to the practice sessions, go jog, train legs and you’ll be fine. A lot of it is mental too, but you got it.
Congratulations on your test. Good luck moving forward.