The Fire Training Institute of Schoolcraft College, in collaboration with the Schoolcraft Testing Center, administer a pre-employment certification test. This test evaluates the written and physical agility qualifications of firefighter candidates. Upon successful completion of the process, a firefighter candidate\u2019s ability to perform the critical reading and physical skills required of the entry-level firefighter position are validated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Successful completion of both these tests may be required by the communities of the CWW and other participating municipalities. Individual communities may require other qualifications at the time of applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The CWW Firefighter Testing Program: www.c-w-w.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective January 1, 2025, the Firefighter exam fees are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This test measures reading and math aptitudes, as well as, basic firefighter knowledge. Study guides are available through the Schoolcraft College Bookstore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective January 1, 2008: all entry level firefighter candidates must take the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) through the Conference of Western Wayne Firefighter Testing Program for all participating communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) is a sequence of eight separate events, requiring progression along a predetermined path from event to event in a continuous manner. The pass\/fail sequence was developed to determine a firefighter candidate\u2019s ability to perform essential simulated tasks consistent with firefighting. A confirmation packet is provided at registration. Please note:<\/p>\n\n\n\n All CPAT tests are held at the Public Safety Training Complex, 31777 Industrial Road, Livonia, MI 48150.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may register and pay for firefighting testing by one of the following methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Schoolcraft College Please note: <\/strong>The $25 Registration Fee must be paid by anyone who has not tested with the Conference of Western Wayne (CWW) after July 2007.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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