State CPAT Test now available for future Fire Fighter Applicants

The City of Danbury is anticipating the posting of the Entry Level Fire Fighter application and testing process in the near future. Applicants must: be at least 18 years old; have a High School Diploma/Equivalent; have a current Connecticut EMT License; a valid driver's license and have a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). (A valid CPAT is one that has an issue date that is not older than one year prior to the application closing date). The anticipated application closing date is being targeted for June 2010. Additionally, candidates will be responsible for maintaining a current CPAT throughout the life of an eligibility list which means a CPAT with an issue date of no more than one year prior to a potential interview date.

Human Resources Director, Virginia Alosco-Werner explained, "We want everyone who is interested in
becoming a City of Danbury Fire Fighter to have the opportunity to apply. Therefore, if someone needs to take a CPAT test, they must register for it now since it will not be available again before the
City's application process begins."

The details of the testing process will be available at the time of posting. Additionally, for a copy of
the job description with a full listing of position requirements contact the City of Danbury Human Resources Department at 203-797-4598 or visit the website at www.ci.danbury.ct.us.

Potential candidates who need to obtain a CPAT must be registered for a Candidate Physical Ability
Test (CPAT) with the Connecticut Fire Academy by Friday, February 26, 2010. A CPAT application may be download at www.ct.gov/cfpc. Once registered, the Connecticut Fire Academy will send information and study materials for CPAT.

If you have any questions regarding the information in this press release please contact the
Director of Human Resources, Virginia Alosco-Werner at 203-797-4598.