She was very impressive. If she attempted again, I think about 30-40 seconds could be trimmed off.
@grimmcat972721 күн бұрын
The end 😂😂😂. Good shit though man
@280StJohnsPl23 күн бұрын
Too easy.....make it harder....fire is not easy !
@280StJohnsPl23 күн бұрын
What a joke.....physical standards should be made harder, not easier
@crazedfella4791Ай бұрын
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
@el_sancho9352 ай бұрын
How about breathing for running
@jamesover47972 ай бұрын
How heavy is the weighted vest?
@Arctyy2 ай бұрын
50lbs. On the stair master the should weights bring it up to 75lbs
@ZacharyLookas2 күн бұрын
150lbs now
@turbotoolman2 ай бұрын
If the nozzle section of hose is 50' in length, why is your 'pull to' mark at 58'?
@vugibson2 ай бұрын
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.
@sarahwinn6983 ай бұрын
I did it my first try in 8:40 😃
@jdonrl67913 ай бұрын
got my CPAT tomorrow
@ZacharyLookas2 күн бұрын
Did you fail?
@DONTDAREMEDUDEILLDOITDUDE3 ай бұрын
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.
@V_AAM3 ай бұрын
super experience !
@alexandramoore30523 ай бұрын
Is this as big as the maze at the academy?
@tylerp10444 ай бұрын
The maze is the same layout for every CPAT?
@vugibson4 ай бұрын
It should be; however, some candidates have reported some differences. They all seem to agree to stay to the right.
@justindeanelive75974 ай бұрын
One week until my test. I'm running and working out everyday. Nervous but excited
@vugibson4 ай бұрын
Let us know how it went.
@calhouncarlos9035 ай бұрын
I test in two days!!
@vugibson5 ай бұрын
Good luck - let us know the outcome of the test.
@calhouncarlos9035 ай бұрын
@@vugibson I passed!
@calhouncarlos9035 ай бұрын
@@vugibson I passed
@calhouncarlos9035 ай бұрын
Got my cpat in three days!
@vugibson5 ай бұрын
Congratulations. In which state?
@calhouncarlos9035 ай бұрын
New York, I passed
@vugibson5 ай бұрын
@@calhouncarlos903Congratulations. Any trouble with a particular part of the test?
@calhouncarlos9035 ай бұрын
@@vugibson nope, wasn’t bad. Didn’t have to do equipment carry
@vugibson5 ай бұрын
@@calhouncarlos903Congratulations.
@TRex31c5 ай бұрын
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.
@vugibson5 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your the passed test. Just curious: in which state did you pass?
@dirtychai52455 ай бұрын
IMO Randy is harder to move than you lol
@vugibson5 ай бұрын
Event 7 is consistently rated as the second hardest on the test.
@GrayxCode456 ай бұрын
Are all of these mazes structured the same way?
@eddiegarcia15606 ай бұрын
This is probably the best sledgehammer attempt I've seen 😂. Man was about to break the machine!
@vugibson6 ай бұрын
Over the last three years, we've had very few equal his performance on this task.
@rabeekarimeh45036 ай бұрын
Thank you
@vugibson6 ай бұрын
Good luck - let us know how your test goes.
@h.k.g.35456 ай бұрын
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.
@weezergb2 ай бұрын
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
@kylehallman81836 ай бұрын
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.
@vugibson6 ай бұрын
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.
@kylehallman81836 ай бұрын
@@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.
@kylehallman81836 ай бұрын
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.
@vugibson6 ай бұрын
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.
@GrayxCode456 ай бұрын
How did it go?!
@BillBocephus6 ай бұрын
Going into this with a deviated septum… haven’t been able to nasal breathe for 10 years, wish me luck 😅
@Schachtizzo7 ай бұрын
that's a big boy
@quinnkerry-rockov47 ай бұрын
Amazing!! Super motivating as a woman myself training for the CPAT currently!
@quinnkerry-rockov44 ай бұрын
@@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!)
@vugibson4 ай бұрын
@@quinnkerry-rockov4Congratulations and good luck moving forward.
@urzu77 ай бұрын
yeah gonna take a few months in the gym before I attempt this
@vugibson7 ай бұрын
Getting the legs accustomed to Event 1 is very helpful. Good luck in your preparation.
@Mastemine49810 ай бұрын
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.
@vugibson10 ай бұрын
Might be possible. Call 812-888-2871 for further questions.
@davidpenny674710 ай бұрын
Watched this the night before my CPAT, huge help! I passed with 20 seconds to spare!
@Fonz010 ай бұрын
Used your breathing tips my brother. I did it yesterday and had 2 minutes left
@vugibson10 ай бұрын
Congratulations. Very happy that the information was useful.
@Fonz010 ай бұрын
@@vugibson thank YOU
@vugibson10 ай бұрын
@@Fonz0 Just curious: in which state did you test?
@Fonz010 ай бұрын
@@vugibson took it for the Austin Texas FD
@vugibson10 ай бұрын
@@Fonz0 Ok. Again, congratulations and good luck.
@friendsetter181611 ай бұрын
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!
@princesss7497 Жыл бұрын
I’m nyc you cannot fall or step out that box in the last event it’s an automatic fail
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
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.
@CH-og2ul Жыл бұрын
Came here for my test and thought it was great!
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. Glad your experience was positive.
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
Have you been hired onto a department?
@RayvenFeather Жыл бұрын
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?
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
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.
@jmscbe Жыл бұрын
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! 👊🏼💪🏼
@survivalofthefittest35110 ай бұрын
same i didnt eat or drink before hand and i regret it
@tommyc67208 ай бұрын
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 🤞
@vugibson8 ай бұрын
@tommyc6720 Good luck tomorrow
@tommyc67208 ай бұрын
@@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.
@vugibson8 ай бұрын
Glad they were of some help. Again, good luck. Let us know how it went
@kyukon2276 Жыл бұрын
The visualization is very helpful, thank you!!
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback; glad that it was helpful. Good luck in your testing.
@fdpipemen Жыл бұрын
I took this test a week ago and I failed.I take it again in a few weeks I’ll be using theses techniques
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
Good luck on the retest - we have gotten very good feedback on these suggestions.
@fdpipemen Жыл бұрын
I’m happy to say I passed the cpat today using this technique it works
@tobinator7144 Жыл бұрын
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.
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
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.
@aalynasilva Жыл бұрын
mind over matter at its core for sure. thank you for your experience notes !
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
Happy that the video was helpful.
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
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.
@marcel8152 Жыл бұрын
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 ?
@svitlana5093 Жыл бұрын
I didn’t pass yesterday ((( couldn’t do the last station 😢just couldn’t feel my hands after a dummy pulled.
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
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.
@ladonnaalvarez6490 Жыл бұрын
I’d love to know what training she did to get that forced entry time!
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
She's an avid cross-fitter and certified instructor. We hope to bring her back about some of these questions regarding prep.
@JJRocks54321 Жыл бұрын
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
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
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.
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
The tour guide for this simulator was fantastic to work with: he did this flawlessly on the first take.
@wyattgriskey1500 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Definitely helped in finishing the second half of the test working through fatigue.
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. Glad that you found the content useful.
@alextv8975 Жыл бұрын
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.
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
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.