4 days ago · The task force developed and validated the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), resulting in a consistent test for hiring firefighter candidates. Developing the CPAT The Task …

The IAFC/IAFF Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) is a validated functional based candidate physical ability test created for the fire service consisting of eight job task simulations and a …

Understanding and using NFPA 1582 and the IAFF/IAFC Wellness Fitness Initiative Information and sample documents to assist with the education and implementation of an annual medical …

Jul 10, 2025 · The Fire Service Joint Labor Management Task Force created the Wellness/Fitness Initiative (WFI) is to improve quality of life for all firefighters. The project …

Feb 17, 2025 · Exciting News for Our Firefighting Community! We’re proud to announce the launch of the updated Fire Service Joint Labor Management Wellness-Fitness Initiative (WFI)! …

A stress test is a part of the physical for everyone, though not necessarily every year. The stress test is a basic metric for cardiovascular health that is relevant to the duties of both firefighters …

The brand and logo for the WFI was established in 2007. All WFI products, including the Initiative, the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and the Peer Fitness Trainer (PFT) Certification …

Overview What is the Wellness Fitness Initiative Components of a wellness program

The Mission An overall wellness/fitness system must be developed to maintain firefighters’ physical and mental capabilities and should be the objective of every fire department. While …

Nov 12, 2025 · The IAFC safety and health topic area provides information, resources and training to reduce the number of preventable line of duty deaths and injuries in the fire and …