Updated Firefighter Fitness Testing Facilities in Canada

Looking to complete your firefighter fitness assessment? Below is the latest information on firefighter physical ability testing centers across Canada, including CPAT, VO₂ max treadmill tests, and job-specific task assessments.

Ontario Firefighter Fitness Testing

Firefighter Services of Ontario (FSO) – St. Catharines, ON

• Services: CPAT, acrophobia (heights) test, treadmill endurance test, medical exams, swim test, and psychological assessments.
• Location: St. Catharines, ON.
• Registration: Online booking required.
• Contact: info@fireontario.com

York University – Toronto, ON

• Test Offered: York University Firefighter Fitness Assessment (VO₂ max treadmill test + job-related tasks).
• Location: York University, Toronto.
• Registration: Email fityork@yorku.ca or call 416-736-5794.
• Cost: Approximately $250–$300.

Alberta Firefighter Fitness Testing

University of Alberta – Edmonton, AB

• Test Offered: U of A Firefighter Fitness Test (maximal treadmill test + job-specific tasks).
• Location: Van Vliet Complex, University of Alberta, Edmonton.
• Registration: Email firetest@ualberta.ca or call 780-492-1859.
• Cost: $399.00 (includes GST).

Calgary Fire Department – Calgary, AB

• Test Offered: CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test).
• Location: Calgary Fire Department training facility.
• Registration: Email CPAT.info@calgary.ca.
• Cost: $200 + GST.

British Columbia Firefighter Fitness Testing

Langara College – Vancouver, BC

• Test Offered: Firefighter Fitness Evaluation (VO₂ max treadmill test + job-specific tasks).
• Location: Kinesiology Lab, Langara College, Vancouver.
• Registration: Email firetest@langara.ca.
• Cost: Approximately $400.

University of Victoria – Victoria, BC

• Test Offered: University of Victoria Firefighter Physical Abilities Test (VO₂ max treadmill test + task circuit).
• Location: McKinnon Building, University of Victoria.
• Registration: Book through firetest.ca.
• Cost: $300.

Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service – Abbotsford, BC

• Test Offered: CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test).
• Location: Abbotsford Fire Station No. 3.
• Registration: Email cpat@abbotsford.ca.
• Cost: $350 + tax.

Manitoba Firefighter Fitness Testing

University of Manitoba – Winnipeg, MB

• Test Offered: Canadian Forces Fire Marshal’s Firefighter Pre-Entry Fitness Evaluation (CFFM FPFE).
• Location: University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campus, Winnipeg.
• Registration: Email occupational.testing@umanitoba.ca.
• Cost: $345 + GST.

Final Thoughts

This updated guide provides accurate and up-to-date information on firefighter fitness testing in Canada. Whether you're looking for CPAT certification or job-specific fitness evaluations, these facilities offer the necessary assessments to help you qualify for firefighting positions.

For additional details or test preparation tips, visit the official websites linked above or contact the respective testing centers.