CPAT Search Maze. Inside tips and recommendations for Event 6.

Inside view of Event 6, Search Maze. During the test, this is a black-out environment; red lights have been added to show interior obstacles. General recommendations are included.
[0:21] Maze Dimensions
[0:55] Obstacles Overview
[1:25] Exit Hatches
[1:41] Mistakes
[2:07] General Recommendations
[3:53] 1st Obstacle
[4:41] 2nd Obstacle
[5:37] 3rd Obstacle
[6:44] 4th Obstacle
[7:24] Final Leg - 5th Obstacle
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[@thehuman397]

Thanks! I passed my CPAT a few months ago with the help of this video and now have a job with the fire department.

[@vugibson]

Happy that the video was helpful. Congratulations on the new job.

[@ripgoose27]

Any tip on ladder extension? The gloves I was given I couldn’t get a good grip bringing the ladder back down and it would slip so I failed

[@vugibson]

@@ripgoose27 Putting some water on the palms of your gloves prior to beginning the test should help provide some more friction and make it easier to grip the rope. Wherever you test, I'd suggest asking their permission before doing this.

[@stephmiller2599]

do you have anyone who this is there first time applying

[@josephb8499]

@@ripgoose27twist your wrist so that doesn’t happen. Or workout on your back and arms to increase grip strength

[@brentskidmore1997]

Best blind maze video out there. So blessed to have this available helped me tremendously on what to expect for this event.

[@vugibson]

Glad it helped!

[@davidpenny6747]

Watched this the night before my CPAT, huge help! I passed with 20 seconds to spare!

[@vugibson]

Well done. Congratulations on your test and thanks for the feedback. Glad it was useful. Good luck moving forward in your process.

[@laned.9470]

Lots of good information. Never been to a testing facility that has videos like this to leave tips for the candidates. 2nd time testing with VU. Would definitely recommend to anyone in need of getting their CPAT.

[@vugibson]

Thank you for the feedback on the video. Glad your testing experience was positive. Good luck in next step.

[@taylorherron7085]

So thankful to see this video before I got my CPAT.

[@vugibson]

Happy that you found the video useful.

[@crazedfella4791]

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

[@D.U.D.E-]

I did a practice cpat and somehow didn't notice the 1st and 3rd obstacle in the maze. Looking at this video made me realize what to expect next time I go through

[@vugibson]

Hope it goes better next time. Good luck.

[@kyukon2276]

The visualization is very helpful, thank you!!

[@vugibson]

Thanks for the feedback; glad that it was helpful. Good luck in your testing.

[@victoradam8685]

Thanks for posting this.... Been looking forever to find a video that actually covers what to expect inside this obsticle.

[@vugibson]

Happy to be of assistance. Good luck in your preparation and testing.

[@riley3526]

sweet!! Thank you. I have a CPAT this Sunday in 100 degree weather but haven't had a chance to go through a practice of the test. I am fairly fit but always like to know what I am getting into. Appreciate you taking the time to make this video for us!

[@vugibson]

Good luck on the test and hope it helps.

[@luisriley7570]

How’d it go?

[@sarahwinn698]

I did it my first try in 8:40 😃

[@ryanp3048]

Thank you for going over this, I’ve always wondered what to expect in there.

[@vugibson]

Happy to assist. Have you taken your test? If yes, how did it go?

[@ryanpudwill9773]

@@vugibson I have not, I have a ways to go before that opportunity, but I want to be prepared as possible.

[@vugibson]

@@ryanpudwill9773 Good luck in your prep.

[@veronicaperez762]

Found this video helpful with showing how to handle the maze when you encounter it in the test.

[@vugibson]

Glad the information was helpful. Thank you for the feedback.

[@ismaelbuenrostro4696]

This was definitely meant to be for me to watch this video, thank you so so much!

[@vugibson]

You are welcome. In which state will you be testing?

[@ismaelbuenrostro4696]

@@vugibson California

[@vugibson]

@@ismaelbuenrostro4696 We wish you luck - physically prepare for the test and you should be fine. Let us know how it goes.

[@ismaelbuenrostro4696]

@@vugibson will do, thank you!

[@77cphelps]

This is the best blind maze video out there! So helpful if your looking to take the cpat look no further this is the best place to do it! I passed today and the instructor was so helpful!

[@vugibson]

Glad the video provided some assistance. We wish you luck in your upcoming application(s).

[@77cphelps]

@@vugibson i applied for central city fire dept and got hired after taking my cpat with yall thanks so much for all the help!

[@vugibson]

@@77cphelps Congratulations, sir! Wish you luck in your new job.

[@kylehallman8183]

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.

[@vugibson]

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.

[@GrayxCode45]

How did it go?!

[@johnnycanadiana1897]

London firebrigade does this differently from when I remember. Used to have to wear full gear, mask visor had a vinyl layer on it that simulated thick smoke and you had to pull a mannequin through with you. This seems a walk in the park in comparison

[@rabeekarimeh4503]

Thank you

[@vugibson]

Good luck - let us know how your test goes.

[@MsFiregal8]

Best one I’ve seen👏👏. not new but great for teaching maze prep! Keep low, brother Capt JW LCFD

[@vugibson]

Thank you for the feedback.

[@MsFiregal8]

@@vugibson thanks for all your help insuring potential candidates are so well prepared

[@vugibson]

@@MsFiregal8 We got a lot more coming. Thanks again.

[@vugibson]

@@MsFiregal8 Just curious - what did you think of the newest video (Louisville candidate...)?

[@MsFiregal8]

@@vugibson very interesting!! Will you be posting any other types of fire training videos?

[@brentgist9322]

Taking my practice CPAT today and had no idea what was all inside of the maze. Thanks so much for this video. Now I can go into this test a little more confident!

[@vugibson]

Happy to help. How did the practice test go?

[@brentgist9322]

@@vugibson I failed by literally 1 second. the proctor said if I just walk faster between events I'll definitely be able to pass the test next time. I could've been faster on the ladder raise but was being careful to not slam it against the wall, and I was too slow on bringing the ladder down after extension. Also did an extra rep on the ceiling breach which wasted precious time.

[@vugibson]

@@brentgist9322 You should probably do just fine, as now that you have the initial run over, your experience and familiarity with the test and that course should shave off about 20 seconds. At our course, typically a candidate's worst test is the first test. Good luck on the next one.

[@brentgist9322]

@@vugibson true. I also lost a few seconds on the equipment carry by not following the correct line. I’ll let you know what happens when I take the real test next weekend

[@vugibson]

@@brentgist9322 I'm guessing you shave at least 30-40 seconds off your practice time.

[@alexandersmith3835]

This video is super helpful! It's the reason I passed the test today!

[@vugibson]

You did a great job - your level of preparation was evident. We wish you luck moving forward.

[@spencerbrooks007]

I’m going to follow the same technique when I take mine Saturday.

[@vugibson]

Good luck with your test - be sure to let us know the outcome.

[@vugibson]

@@spencerbrooks007 How did the test go yesterday?

[@spencerbrooks007]

@@vugibson I passed the test. I was truly exhausted but the time was 10 minutes to pass, I passed in 6 minutes and 20 seconds. I thought it was going to be a cake walk but when I put my jacket and oxygen tank I felt the weight lol #ITAKENOCREDIT #GODHELPMEPRESSTHROUGH

[@kevinwise1997]

I take my civil service exam next week, looking forward to it honestly

[@vugibson]

Good luck.

[@dantejenkins]

Just passed my CPAT on Monday! Looking forward to the oral interview now.

[@vugibson]

Congratulations on the test. Good luck on the next step. Was the test harder than you anticipated?

[@dantejenkins]

@@vugibsonMy legs were way more fatigued then I anticipated for sure! Was definitely a workout.

[@vugibson]

@@dantejenkins Again, congratulations. Well done.

[@dantejenkins]

Just finished my oral interview Sept. 14th and scored a 90% and my written score is 92%! 🥲👌

[@jordans1917]

@@dantejenkins congrats!

[@warrengoetz3930]

The course was good

[@vugibson]

Thank you for your feedback.

[@calhouncarlos903]

I test in two days!!

[@vugibson]

Good luck - let us know the outcome of the test.

[@calhouncarlos903]

@@vugibson I passed!

[@calhouncarlos903]

@@vugibson I passed

[@marcel8152]

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 ?

[@GrayxCode45]

Are all of these mazes structured the same way?

[@Oatsdbl]

Thanks for this video! I want to start progress of becoming a firefighter next year but I’m nervous about this part of CPAT because I have cleithrophobia lol. Any tip for that??

[@vugibson]

Watch our video on Breathing suggestions during the test and see if the strategy for the maze is helpful for you. The breath coach in that video said his least favorite task was the maze, and he provided a quick suggestion on how to try and calm your breathing during this portion of the test.

[@Oatsdbl]

@@vugibson Thank you for referring it! I’ll definitely check it out. I also heard about the “confidence training”. I’m sure it’s for after the passed exam. If I ever made it to the other side I’ll might try it! I just thankful that worm tube isn’t common haha. Some firefighters recommended using a SCBA mask during daily routine to get used to it. I’m planning on buying one to see how I feel in it. Wonder if it needs o2 tank as well? Or would an unattached SCBA mask be enough?

[@brandonlogan397]

How did u do a year later check in

[@alexandramoore3052]

Is this as big as the maze at the academy?

[@RayvenFeather]

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]

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.

[@1ARGS2020]

Are They all the same? Is it a standard layout ?

[@vugibson]

The maze layout should be the same - only difference might be the building materials used to construct it. This maze is white siding with aluminum framing; often others are built with plywood.

[@tylerp1044]

The maze is the same layout for every CPAT?

[@vugibson]

It should be; however, some candidates have reported some differences. They all seem to agree to stay to the right.

[@Jaguarspaw5]

What's the written test consist of?

[@dantejenkins]

Mathematics, Reading Comprehension, and normally the final questions are characteristics of your personality.

[@Jaguarspaw5]

@@dantejenkins thanks, took it and passed. But I failed my first attempt at the physical test.

[@dantejenkins]

@@Jaguarspaw5 you got this! You’ll pass it on your 2nd attempt.

[@joshriley4560]

Was the test hard and do u have any advice for what to study my test is on the 15th

[@joshriley4560]

@jagaurspaw5