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Forms for the Firefighter Examination:
Frequently Asked Questions about the Firefighter Examination:
1. The Written Test and General Information
2. The Physical Test
3. More About the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
 1. The Written Test and General Information
Q: What is the status of Firefighter Exam No. 6019?
A: The eligible list for Firefighter, Exam No. 6019 was made public on November 16, 2007 and final scores were mailed to candidates shortly afterward. On June 11, 2008, List 6019 was established for use by the Fire Department. It will remain in use for up to four years.
Q: How can I learn my results for the written test?
A: If you took the Firefighter exam, you should have received two Notice of Result cards by mail in November 2007, one with your score and another with an explanation of how your score was calculated.
Q: How can I learn my test results by phone?
A: You can learn your status on this or any other New York City civil service exam by calling 311 (or 212-NEW-YORK if outside the city) and asking for "civil service information." You will be connected to an automated phone system.
Q: My Notice of Result cards didn’t arrive. What can I do?
A: If you did not receive both Notice of Result cards, you can obtain a duplicate set by coming in person to our Examining Services Section at 1 Centre Street, Room 1448, Manhattan, or call 212-669-7280.
Q: I changed my name and/or address. How do I notify you?
A: Changes of name and / or address should be sent to:
DCAS - DCPS
Certification Division
1 Centre Street, 21st Floor
New York 10007
Att: Change of name / address
Please include your old and new name and / or address.
Changes of name and/or address should also be sent to the Fire Department (FDNY) at:
FDNY Candidate Investigation Division
9 Metrotech Center, Room 6N-5
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Q: Why should I notify you when I change my name or address?
A: You may miss a chance for appointment if DCAS and FDNY do not have your correct name and address.
Q: How is the hiring done?
A: As the Fire Department receives authorization to hire Firefighters, it calls candidates in list-number order. Each candidate must pass a physical test (see more information below), a pre-employment medical exam, a background check and a check of other qualification requirements.
Q: How long will my scores be good for?
A: On June 11, 2008, List 6019 was established for use by the Fire Department. Candidates’ scores on the list will remain valid for up to four years.
Q: How can I get more information about the Firefighter hiring process?
A: Visit the website of the Fire Department at www.nyc.gov/fdny and click on "Jobs & Employment."
Q: When can I file for the next Firefighter written test?
A: The filing period for the next written exam has not yet been announced. For updates, visit the website of the Fire Department at www.nyc.gov/fdny and click on "Jobs & Employment."
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2. The Physical Test
Q: Now that the written test scores have been mailed, what’s the next step?
A: Candidates who passed the written test still must pass a qualifying physical test, the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), to be considered for appointment.
Q: When will the physical test take place?
A: DCAS began the first round of the Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) in March 2008 with orientation sessions and practice sessions for the highest-scoring candidates on the eligible list (see more information below). Future rounds of testing will be scheduled based on the hiring needs of the Fire Department. DCAS anticipates holding physical test sessions twice a year, once in the beginning of the year and once in the middle of the year.
Q: Who has been called to take the physical test? Updated October 2009
A: Candidates will be called to the test in order of their list number (rank) on the eligible list. The number of candidates that will be called to each round of testing will be based on the hiring needs of the Fire Department. The first candidates called to the physical test were those who appeared on the list with list numbers 1 through 1207 as of November 16, 2007, the date the list was made public. A second round of testing in 2008 reached candidates with list numbers up to 2121. Orientation sessions for a round of make-up test sessions are being held in November 2009 for candidates with list numbers 1 through 2121 who were unable to appear for earlier rounds or who were included in this range as a result of a score revision. Candidates who qualified for a score revision and who received a new list number within this range after November 2009 will be included in the next scheduled round of testing.
Q: I received an upward adjustment in my score, but I haven't been included in this round of physical testing. Why?
A: DCAS is required to give all candidates adequate time to prepare for the test. Candidates who receive a late adjustment in their score must wait until the next round of testing to ensure they have been given adequate time to prepare for the test.
Q: How will I be notified about the physical test?
A: You will receive a notice in the mail when your eligible list number is reached for physical testing.
Q: What are the components of the physical test?
A: You may learn about the physical test by clicking the link to the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Preparation Guide above. You will receive a copy of the Guide and view an Orientation Video when you are called by DCAS to attend the official CPAT Orientation Sessions when your eligible list number is reached for physical testing.
Q: How much time will I be given to prepare for the physical test?
A: You will receive notification in the mail well before your scheduled test date. Special preparation is advisable for the Firefighter physical test. See the preparation guide, for more information.
Q: How can I check to see which eligible list numbers have been reached for physical testing?
A: To check to see if your list number has been reached, call 311 (or 212-NEW-YORK if outside the city) and ask for "civil service information." You will be transferred to an automated phone system. Follow the prompts to learn if your list number has been reached.
Q: How can I reschedule my physical test? Updated October 2009
A: If you receive a notice in the mail but are unable to attend your physical test date, you may reschedule for another test date during that round of testing by calling 718-786-2701. If you cannot appear for the CPAT during that round of testing, you will automatically be called for the CPAT during the next round of testing. You do not need to contact DCAS to reschedule for the next round of testing.
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3. More about the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
Q: What is the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)?
A: The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) is a nationally recognized physical exam that was developed by a consortium of national firefighter unions and fire departments nationwide, including the FDNY. The CPAT is used by fire departments across the country to evaluate candidates for firefighting positions. DCAS will administer the CPAT as the physical test component of Firefighter Examination No. 6019.
Q: What are the major components of the CPAT testing process?
The CPAT testing process has three phases:
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2 Orientation sessions – you must attend at least one session.
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2 Practice Test sessions – you must attend at least one session.
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1 Final Test session – your last chance to pass the physical test (see more information below).
Q: What if I cannot attend an Orientation session or Practice Test session?
A: Attendance is mandatory for at least one Orientation session and one Practice Test session. If you cannot attend one or more Orientation sessions you will have to sign a waiver form when you come to the Practice Test. If you do not attend at least one Practice Test session, you must sign a waiver at your Final Test session.
Q: What is the Orientation session?
A: The Orientation session is a chance for you to view a brief video about the CPAT, try the equipment for each test event on the CPAT course, and ask questions about the CPAT test.
Q: What are the Practice Test sessions?
A: The Practice Test sessions are a chance for you to attempt the CPAT course in a timed session. If you pass the CPAT during a Practice Test it will count as a passing exam score. If you do not pass during the Practice Test, you must return for your scheduled Final Test session, which will be your final opportunity to pass the test.
Q: What is the Final Test session?
A: If you do not pass the CPAT during the timed Practice Test sessions, you should attend your Final Test session, which will be your final opportunity to pass the test.
Q: How can I learn more about the Candidate Physical Ability Test?
A: You will receive detailed information about the Candidate Physical Ability Test during the Orientation sessions. Special preparation is advisable for the Firefighter physical test. See the CPAT Preparation Guide, provided in the links at the top of the page, for more information.
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