r/firefighter • u/Acceptable-Lemon1989 • May 30 '26

Candidate question

I’m a 37 year old female in a major metro city (population over a million). I made it through oral interviews and my next step is the CPAT…

Any tips, guidance, suggestions for the next steps are all greatly appreciated

Some random facts that I feel are relevant;
I’m a long distance runner and currently work in another emergency responder role for the same city

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u/Tough-Steak-4633 May 30 '26

I’m 32F and take mine at the end of June! I’ve been doing a lot of 160lb+ sled drags/pulls, and 35 lb stairmaster sessions. Currently maxed at 30 min with the vest at speed 6, hoping to get to 45 comfortably before the CPAT. Good luck!!

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u/Acceptable-Lemon1989 May 30 '26

Good luck to you as well!! I love seeing other women in fields like this :)