The National Testing Network has created a “Virtual Testing” option for the Fire Teams Test, this option allows applicants to take the test from home. In-person testing for the NWA Metro Area is administered at Northwest Technical Institute located at: 709 S. Old Missouri Rd, Springdale, AR 72764. Please refer to the information below for in-person testing dates and times.
For more information and to register for the Fire Teams Test visit https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafe…/index.cfm
The NWA Metro Chiefs hosts the IAFF/IAFC CPAT test twice a year. Testing for the NWA Metro Area is conducted at the Fayetteville Fire Training Center located at: 2505 E Borick Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701. Please refer to the information below for testing dates and times.
Testing dates and times:
| Saturday, February 8th | 10:00 a.m. | Orientation, Challenge* |
| Friday, February 21st | 10:00 a.m. | Orientation, Practice or Challenge* |
| Saturday, March 1st | 10:00 a.m. | Orientation, Practice or Challenge* |
| Saturday, March 15th | 10:00 a.m. | Orientation, Practice or Challenge* |
| Thursday, March 27th | 10:00 a.m. | Orientation, Practice or Challenge* |
| Saturday, April 12th | 10:00 a.m. | Orientation, Practice or Challenge* |
| Saturday, April 26th | 10:00 a.m. | Orientation, Practice or Challenge* |
| Thursday, May 8th | 10:00 a.m. | Orientation, Practice or Challenge* |
| Thursday, May 29th | 10:00 a.m. | Orientation, Practice or Challenge* |
| Thursday, June 5th | 10:00 a.m. | Test only |
| *candidate is eligible to challenge the test on these dates (see Challenging the CPAT test section below) | ||
SPECIAL NOTE: The testing location is outside and weather dependent. When the weather is questionable or anticipated to be below 40F, check this webpage and the e-mail you provide during registration for updates.
