NOTICE: All CPAT and Written Testing Cancelled through April 30, 2020

UPDATE: Due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19), our office will experience an interruption in normal business operations. FCTC will be closed until April 30,2020 and staff will be working remotely. Should you need timely assistance, please e-mail FCTC@cpf.org or call the FCTC office and leave a voicemail at 877-648-2728. Staff will be checking voicemail and responding throughout the day.

In response to current concerns about COVID-19 (coronavirus), FCTC has decided to cancel all CPAT, Written Tests, and associated practices, orientations, and preparatory courses, until after April 30, 2020. FCTC is working with fire departments throughout the state with regard to this suspension of testing and their recruitment deadlines.

This decision was made for your safety and was informed by Governor Newsom's executive order to limit large gatherings statewide, multiple industries suspending regular business operations, and the rapid spread of COVID-19. The health and safety of California Firefighter Candidates, our Fire Department Recruiters, and FCTC staff is our top priority and cancelling these events is one of many precautionary measures being taken.

If you are currently scheduled for any FCTC events from now until April 30, 2020, you can reschedule your event or place your event into a pending file. If you would like a full refund, please email us at FCTC@cpf.org or call 877-648-2728.

We hope you understand the need for this decision and apologize for the inconvenience. More details will be forthcoming as the situation develops. If you have any questions, please contact FCTC by email at FCTC@cpf.org or by phone at 877-648-2728.

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Please note: Cancellations occur often. If an event date is full, please continue to check online for openings.

Upcoming Written Dates

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Northern California

Wednesday, May 6 - Test Prep Course - FCTC Sacramento - 2560 River Plaza, Sacramento, CA 95833
Saturday, May 9 - Written Test - FCTC Livermore - 526 Commerce Way, Livermore, CA 94551
Wednesday, May 13 - Written Test - FCTC Sacramento - 2560 River Plaza, Sacramento, CA 95833
Saturday, June 6 - Test Prep Course - FCTC Livermore - 526 Commerce Way, Livermore, CA 94551
Saturday, June 13 - Written Test - FCTC Livermore - 526 Commerce Way, Livermore, CA 94551
Wednesday, June 24 - Written Test - FCTC Sacramento - 2560 River Plaza, Sacramento, CA 95833
Wednesday, July 8 - Test Prep Course - FCTC Sacramento - 2560 River Plaza, Sacramento, CA 95833
Saturday, July 11 - Written Test - FCTC Livermore - 526 Commerce Way, Livermore, CA 94551
Wednesday, July 22 - Written Test - FCTC Sacramento - 2560 River Plaza, Sacramento, CA 95833
Saturday, August 8 - Written Test - FCTC Livermore - 526 Commerce Way, Livermore, CA 94551
Saturday, August 15 - Test Prep Course - FCTC Livermore - 526 Commerce Way, Livermore, CA 94551
Wednesday, August 19 - Written Test - FCTC Sacramento - 2560 River Plaza, Sacramento, CA 95833

Upcoming Events - Not yet available for online scheduling:

Saturday, September 12 - Written Test - FCTC Livermore - 526 Commerce Way, Livermore, CA 94551
Wednesday, September 23 - Written Test - FCTC Sacramento - 2560 River Plaza, Sacramento, CA 95833
Saturday, October 3 - Written Test - FCTC Livermore - 526 Commerce Way, Livermore, CA 94551
Wednesday, October 14 - Written Test - FCTC Sacramento - 2560 River Plaza, Sacramento, CA 95833
Saturday, November 21 - Written Test - FCTC Livermore - 526 Commerce Way, Livermore, CA 94551
Wednesday, December 16 - Written Test - FCTC Sacramento - 2560 River Plaza, Sacramento, CA 95833

Southern California

Wednesday, April 29 - Test Prep Course - FCTC S. El Monte - 10316 Rush Street, S. El Monte, CA 91733
Friday, May 15 - Test Prep Course - FCTC S. El Monte - 10316 Rush Street, S. El Monte, CA 91733
Friday, June 5 - Test Prep Course - FCTC S. El Monte - 10316 Rush Street, S. El Monte, CA 91733
Friday, July 17 - Test Prep Course - FCTC S. El Monte - 10316 Rush Street, S. El Monte, CA 91733
Saturday, July 18 - Written Test - Hacienda Heights Community Center - 1234 Valencia Ave, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
Friday, August 21 - Test Prep Course - FCTC S. El Monte - 10316 Rush Street, S. El Monte, CA 91733