The Dallas Fire-Fire Rescue Department uses the Candidate Physical Agility Test as part of our application process. We offer a ten-week mentorship program to prepare applicants for the test. However, it is recognized that some individuals may be capable of passing CPAT without participation in this program. These individuals may excuse themselves from participation in the mentorship program upon the receipt by the fire department of a written and signed waiver, acknowledging that the fire department made the program available and that the candidate knowingly and voluntarily waived participation in the orientation and practice sessions. If you do not wish to participate in the Mentorship Program, you must fill out the Waiver of Practice Form and submit it to Dallas Fire-Rescue Recruiting at 5000 Dolphin Rd, Bldg A, Dallas, Tx 75223. If you do wish to participate in the Mentorship program, you must complete the Mentorship Program Liability Waiver and submit to Dallas Fire-Rescue Recruiting at 5000 Dolphin Rd, Bldg A, Dallas, Tx 75223. These forms can be found here:
CPAT Waiver of Practice Form After you have submitted your completed background packet, you will be emailed a link to sign up for mentoring and testing through SignUp Genius.
You must create an account on
SignUp Genius.
If you wish to submit a passing CPAT Card/Certificate in lieu of taking your CPAT with DFR, please visit the following website to ensure that the facility you choose is a IAFF/IAFC licensed facility.
IAFF / IAFC CPAT Licensed Facilities
There are several resources to assist you in preparing for the CPAT. You may find the Orientation Session online at:
CPAT Orientation Video
CPAT Mentorship Program
In addition, you can download the Orientation Guide and Candidate Preparation Guides here:
CPAT Candidate Preparation Guide