Course Description:  The Coral Springs Regional Institute of Public Safety Entrance Physical Ability Test (EPAT) is based on the fundamental skills of a firefighter that will test a candidate’s strength and cardiovascular endurance. These elements will ensure a candidate has the core, lower and upper body strength with the overall endurance to facilitate key functions over a pre-determined time frame.

**This is a closed session no visitors are allowed on grounds during testing

**Please note that this test is a minimum and does not accurately depict the overall strength and endurance required to successfully perform the tasks of a firefighter throughout the Firefighter I & II program.

Description of the EPAT is located on the Firefighter I & II page, Step 2. 

EPAT Instructional Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XLxMkZsB6Y 

Equipment

Appropriate workout clothing

• T-shirts
• Shorts / Sweats
• Sneakers with good ankle support
• Gloves (Extrication, Mechanics or Workout) are recommended 
• Appropriate food and water

Pre-requisites: - 

• Completed medical form (the required medical form is located under Resources, Documents & Forms)  https://csrips.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DFS-K4-1022-Medical-Form.pdf Copy of your Drivers License (or birth certificate as proof of age) 
  •  Medical Forms are only valid for 6 months and must be current for Day 1 of class.
  •  Medical Forms require Medical Office Stamp.  
• Non-refundable $65.00 tuition. 

HOW TO APPLY 

Registration is an online process and will require both uploads and information to be completed in the automated system. Please follow all directions to successfully complete your registration. 

Complete Step 1:

• Select your course below. (You will only be able to select and register for a course at/after the Registration Start Date and Time. If you are not able to select the course, registration may have closed, or the course is full.) 
• Sign in using your MyCSRIPS username and password (returning student) or create a MyCSRIPS login (new student)
• Pay Registration Fee (non-refundable) 

After completing Step 1, expect to receive an email within 1-2 business days with instructions for completing Step 2 within your MyCSRIPS portal. You will have 1-2 business days to complete the Step 2 EPAT Application, and the deadline will be specified in the email:

• Accept Release/Waivers
• Provide Emergency Contact
• Upload completed Medical Form
• Upload Driver’s License

Ensure that your email address has been entered correctly. Also, check your email s SPAM folder regularly.  You are required to complete Step 2 by  the deadline stated in the email.

Do not register at this time if your medical form is not complete, you will only have 1-2 business days to submit the Step 2 Application and required information.

"I hereby certify that I am registering for this class for myself and not on behalf of another person. I understand that creating an account and registering for another individual may result in my disqualification from participating in this course."

By continuing with your application and making payment, you are agreeing to these terms.

The EPAT is a requirement to get into Firefighter I & II and is valid for 6 months.  It must be valid on Day 1 of class.

• ATPC16527 Firefighter I & II