If you are watching this video before taking the cpat… yes it does work… yes I passed (on my third try) after watching this video. Most important part breath through your nose as much as you can so your lungs get comfortable with less oxygen. LEGS LEGS LEGS If you have a stair climber at the gym I suggest if you have no weight vest stay on it as long as you can until your legs are toast to get that feeling. Same if you have a weighted vest until you can barely feel them. Dumby drag I put 165 pounds on my duffel bag and drug it through the yard multiple times back and fourth. Good luck guys and girls. Don’t feel defeated just use that to push harder.
@vugibson2 жыл бұрын
I found that the suggestions made me feel better during a test. I strongly suggest working with a weight vest and practicing these breathing tips (nasal breathing) during physical preparation for the test. Also agree, simulating the dummy drag is a great exercise in preparation for the test.
@JesseCoomer3 жыл бұрын
This was so much fun to do!! Thanks for having me!! Good luck to everyone who is about to take the CPAT!!
@vugibson3 жыл бұрын
It was a fun day of shooting and very interesting to learn.
@Striker7443 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sir! My first impression of watching you take the CPAT was like this guy is not struggling at all. It felt like a day at the park for you. When you finished, and said that nasal breathing will help accomplish that, I started doing your 10 minutes walking and breathing through the nose and practicing on the stairmaster breathing through the nose. On the stairmaster, on a 5 counts breathing in through the nose and 5 or 6 counts breathing out through the nose, I feel like I don't have enough air and have to lower my count. When I lower the count, I feel like having to take another breath in before breathing out and that throws my breathing rhythm into chaos and it is a struggle towards the end because I am huffing and puffing like you said. The vest also constrict belly breathing. Any advice on how to maintain an even and balanced breathing and not feel like we need to take an extra breath in? Thanks for all the tips.
@djfatin Жыл бұрын
@jessecoomer hello! I take my first practice for FDNY tomorrow and my final/last chance is in early September. Your video will help me keep grounded as I think breathing struggles definitely throw me off. I was hoping you would address the hose drag option to sprint. I saw that you didn't and saw in another video that the recommendation is not to sprint to reserve your energy. Would you agree? Thanks so much 🙏🏽
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
@@djfatin I'll let @jessecoomer provide his breathing recommendations for that part of the test. Our response - Regarding running/jogging during the hose drag, we have a suggestion based on our observations: if you were worn out by Event 1 (legs are jelly/out of breath), we suggest not running during the hose drag portion; instead, while still moving as fast as you can, try and use that time to recharge and recover from the trauma of the stair mill (let your legs rest and return to solid form; try and get your breathing under control). Where have we noticed problems: when candidates who had trouble with the Mill and who chose to run/sprint during the hose drag. When this happens, candidates have tended to be out of breath by the time they reach Event 3; at this point, they are done. If you did not find the Stair Mill event tiring, then do what you want during the hose drag. If a candidate does not find the Mill challenging at all, the rest of the test should be easy. I'm sure Professor Coomer will respond directly soon. We have greatly appreciated his tips during this video, as we have had several department training officer tell us that they have recommended it to anyone pursuing the CPAT. Good luck with your upcoming test. Let us know how it went.
@djfatin Жыл бұрын
@@vugibson this is so helpful! Thank you so much 🥹 I hope I will have good news tomorrow or at least by September 5th 🙏🏽
@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.
@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
@josephizbicki261 Жыл бұрын
I finished my test minutes ago and felt this helped me push through half way through the test. If I would not have controlled my breathing my pace would have slowed tremendously
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
Glad the video was of assistance. Congratulations on your test.
@brandonfix7190 Жыл бұрын
He has really good points on how to help you breathe through the course. Breathing the right way makes a big difference on the course.
@CNewlin3152 жыл бұрын
This video helped me a ton. Use every tip this guy gives and you will pass this with almost no trouble at all!!
@vugibson2 жыл бұрын
Test improvement was impressive. Great job.
@jdee928 Жыл бұрын
Holy crap, this works!!! There's a fire cadet program where I live and we do a skills course that mimics a lot of the firefighter workouts (climbing stairs, ladder extension, sledgehammer, pulling a tire, running with hose and pulling it in, etc.) and I was always so out of breath carrying tools up the 5 flights of stairs. Well, I just tried the breathing technique at home going up and down my stairs and I just can't believe that it comes down to breathing!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! **Slowly preparing for the CPAT.
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that it was useful to you. Good luck in your continued preparation and training.
@jonlayman67902 жыл бұрын
PASSED today!! Thank you guys so much for the videos having prior knowledge definitely made the difference for me. Hardest part for me was the dummy drag.
@vugibson2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations, sir. Delighted to be of assistance. Good luck moving forward.
@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?
@slowbrew12 жыл бұрын
I have my test in 11 days. My biggest fear is not having control over my breathing. I’ve been able to do 3:20 with 80 lbs, but that last minute really gets me. Hope this helps me, I’ll try today at the gym!
@vugibson2 жыл бұрын
If you want to pose any questions, you can email gibson@vinu.edu.
@TNAgaming150 Жыл бұрын
Just walk with the hose after the climb Brother. You’ll still Pass. Promise if you walk with the house and catch your breath and just stay calm don’t get to excited take your breaths and hydrate the night before is very important we hydrate the day before!!! Not the day of
@paytonbushue65332 жыл бұрын
This video helped me through the stairs so much. I was trying to get Hurry up and get to the next step without a rhythm and was stumbling on the next step. I remembered the breathing exercises and it gave me my rhythm and helped me keep on the right track of the next step(plus it helped with the rest of the course because I wasn't so winded for the rest of the course).
@vugibson2 жыл бұрын
Glad the video was helpful. Great job on the test performance.
@beauoneal5067 Жыл бұрын
I just recently passed at this facility using some most of this breathing techniques. Thank you so much on this information!
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful.
@joshsatchell61503 жыл бұрын
This video help me tremendously with taking my CPAT at this facility. Thank you for the advice with the breathing. It helped a lot!
@vugibson3 жыл бұрын
Great job on the test; great determination. Good luck moving forward.
@kaysaflemkjoli68292 жыл бұрын
Just passed the CPAT and these breathing tips genuinely helped me so much thank you so much:)
@vugibson2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your test. We are happy to have been of help. What was your passing time (if they told you)?
@marteljohnson3866 Жыл бұрын
This was a great process and loved every minute of it. I used the breathing techniques throughout the entire process and it really helped throughout it. 10/10 would recommend to anybody looking to do a CPAT.
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
Your test performance was fantastic. If you have to take the test again, definitely could be in position to beat the facility record. Good luck moving forward.
@jacobkeyser20492 жыл бұрын
Great breathing technique. Failed the first time. Then watched and practiced the breathing techniques and made it the next time.
@vugibson2 жыл бұрын
Happy that it helped. Congratulations.
@Caseyjones945736 ай бұрын
How long between test did you have?
@eastnjman3682 жыл бұрын
Gonna take my CPAT in a few hrs thanks for the info
@vugibson2 жыл бұрын
Good luck.
@eastnjman3682 жыл бұрын
@@vugibson passed with flying colors
@vugibson2 жыл бұрын
@@eastnjman368 Congratulations and well done. Just curious: at which facility did you pass?
@eastnjman3682 жыл бұрын
@@vugibson Meriden Connecticut
@vugibson2 жыл бұрын
@@eastnjman368 Interesting. Thanks for the feedback and again, congratulations on the test performance and good luck moving forward.
@Fisherman1415 Жыл бұрын
This really helped me a lot passi g my test. Amazing facility.
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for the feedback.
@aidanozbay35043 жыл бұрын
This really helps I’m training for the CPAT in Virginia that’s coming up soon but the vest is tight and I have been trying to train on my breathing when doing the stair climb, I’ve been super stressed because being a fire fighter is my dream job and I want to do everything I can to pass, thanks for the video
@vugibson3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found the video helpful. Let us know how your test goes. Good luck.
@cmjenk13 жыл бұрын
You got this
@vugibson3 жыл бұрын
How did the the test go?
@ARCoventry2 жыл бұрын
J took my cpat for Athens Clarke County Georgia and passed! First step in the process so haven’t gotten a job yet but this video and info helped a ton! On my way in the building a firefighter was leaving and told me “good luck, focus on your breathing” I told him “thanks” and immediately thought it’s a good thing I’d been doing breath work. Had 8 min 20 sec to pass, I completed in 7:38. Ofc I did a lot of other training too, but this was sooo helpful. Lots of appreciation for Coomer and Vincennes. Good luck guys! Train harder than the test and you’ll pass!
@vugibson2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback on the videos and congratulations on your test performance. Well done.
@lancecoffman8210 Жыл бұрын
This helped me find a better breathing technique for the stairs. Very helpful!
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. Glad it was helpful. Good luck with your job application.
@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.
@dripskee64432 жыл бұрын
I did this when I took my firefighter one and 2, was different though as we had to wear full turnout, SCBA and had to ensure we didn't run out of air. They called it the challenge as you also had to really hustle it as it was timed.
@gabrielsewell72962 жыл бұрын
2 different test
@dripskee64432 жыл бұрын
@@gabrielsewell7296 is it? right on, it's been about 10 years so i'm out the loop lol
@JohnJohn-tx5qn Жыл бұрын
This really helped me pass my cpat!!
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
Glad the video was helpful. It was a fun video to create. Good luck.
@indigospringsfarm3 жыл бұрын
Great information. Thank you!
@vugibson3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it.
@vugibson3 жыл бұрын
How did the test go?
@MrBrosborne Жыл бұрын
Great video. Helped me pass first try.
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Thank you very much for the feedback.
@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.
@nickpruett33112 жыл бұрын
Great video! I have the CPAT on June 9th here in SoCal. I'm going to practice these breathing techniques everyday while resting and exercising and will let you know when I pass.
@vugibson2 жыл бұрын
Good luck and let us know when you pass.
@cjks32792 жыл бұрын
@Nick Pruett, I actually have my CPAT on the same day, but in Northern CA. I'm going to do the same, practicing these techniques everyday both while resting and exercising. Hope all goes well!!
@vugibson2 жыл бұрын
@@cjks3279 Good Luck in your prep and let us know the result.
@cjks32792 жыл бұрын
@@vugibson Thank you, I will!
@cjks32792 жыл бұрын
@@vugibson Thanks for the support! I took the test and felt noticeably helped by this breathing technique. I will continue to use this technique in my daily workouts! Thanks for all you do to help people prepare for the CPAT. It is much appreciated!
@jordanevans3735 Жыл бұрын
Great help
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the response. We have gotten great feedback on this video.
@el_sancho9352 ай бұрын
How about breathing for running
@Elspeasador2 жыл бұрын
This is great
@vugibson2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful.
@user-ub8ll3ko4f Жыл бұрын
I am thinking about applying for the department in my home town. This video was very helpful. I am only concerned about the search maze. I am 6'3 275, and am wondering if I will fit through some of the spaces ha!
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
The biggest guy to pass at our facility was 6'4", 335 pounds. The day he passed, he went through the maze like a squirrel. He trained very hard and did a great job
@ffholmes64313 жыл бұрын
My test is on Monday I’m ready
@vugibson3 жыл бұрын
Good luck on Monday - let us know the result.
@Chris874 Жыл бұрын
i got my cpat tommorow wish me luckk
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
Good luck - let us know how it went.
@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.
@BillBocephus6 ай бұрын
Going into this with a deviated septum… haven’t been able to nasal breathe for 10 years, wish me luck 😅
@vugibson6 ай бұрын
Good luck - let us know how it went.
@antoniocostage3116 Жыл бұрын
This is was very awesome to do unfortunately I ate a candy bar before this SO STUIPD I couldn’t breath first time doing it missed it by 30 seconds.
@vugibson Жыл бұрын
Make sure your walking speed between events is around 18-20 seconds. This should put you on pace to pass. Good luck next attempt.
@cmjenk13 жыл бұрын
Hey I have a question do I have to cut my dreads before I take the cpat
@vugibson3 жыл бұрын
I would ask the supervising staff at the facility where you are going to test. At our facility, as long as a candidate could secure the helmet properly, we would allow the candidate to test.
@vladdracula80143 жыл бұрын
I may need a bit of help.
@vugibson3 жыл бұрын
You need help with what?
@vladdracula80143 жыл бұрын
@@vugibson I struggle with my breathing even while doing a heavy work out day.
@vugibson3 жыл бұрын
Send your contact info to gibson@vinu.edu
@280StJohnsPl23 күн бұрын
What a joke.....physical standards should be made harder, not easier
@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.
@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