Candidate field manual
2026 edition
Built for the Badge
Training built for women pursuing fire, EMS, law enforcement, and military careers.
Start trainingStarts with a free 5-minute readiness assessment · plans from $4.99/mo
Built.
For the strength the job demands.
For the badge.
Programs designed for the CPAT, the academy, fireground performance, and the career beyond.
Built for women.
Not easier standards. Better preparation.
Why this works when gym plans don’t
Built around the real test.
CPAT, police agility, Army ACFT, EMS readiness — we start with the 3-minute stair climb and the 165 lb dummy drag, not generic gym work.
It knows your shift and your cycle.
13 shift patterns (24/48, Kelly, Panama and more) plus cycle-phase programming — day 2 off a 48 is never a grinder.
A live hiring board.
1,485 live openings across 31 states, refreshed weekly and free to browse.
Mentors who’ve done it.
Active firefighters, officers, and servicewomen answering the questions you actually have.
Badge $4.99·Pro $9.99·Elite $14.99/mo
Every plan starts with a free trial; annual billing saves roughly four months. CPAT Crusher — 30 CPAT workouts in 30 days plus a year of Elite — is $97 one-time, $67 early-bird.
Section 1 · How it works
From interested to academy-ready.
- 1
Baseline assessment
Push-ups, sit-ups, run, plus career-specific events. Five minutes, no account required.
- 2
Track assignment
Your readiness score maps you to the right program: foundation, intermediate, or peak.
- 3
Weekly sessions
Full prescriptions: sets, reps, weights, scaling, rest. Built for shift schedules and limited gym access.
- 4
Reassess and advance
Re-test every 4 weeks. Watch the score climb. Earn the standard before test day.
Today · Week 6 · CPAT prep
Stair climb + posterior chain
| Weighted step-ups | 4 × 12 |
| Trap-bar deadlift | 4 × 6 @ RPE 7 |
| Loaded carry | 5 × 40 yd |
| StepMill intervals | 6 × 90s |
Readiness: 82. You’re fresh — hit the top of the rep range today.
Sample session. Real app screenshots drop in here.
Section 2 · The programs
Every block built for the job.
CPAT Prep
All 8 CPAT events — stair climb, drags, forcible entry, ceiling breach.
Academy Prep
Running, calisthenics, circuits, stairs, and recovery for recruit academy.
Fireground Work Capacity
Drags, carries, and crawls that mirror fireground tasks under fatigue.
Strength Builder
Posterior-chain and grip strength — the foundation for every event.
VO2 / Cardio
The aerobic engine to recover between events and pass the timed run.
Glutes + Shoulders
Targeted blocks for the hips and shoulders that power carries and lifts.
Core + Mobility
Trunk stability and range of motion that protect your back.
Shift Schedule Training
Sessions that land on the right day for 24/48, Kelly, Panama, and 10 more.
Section 3 · Career tracks
Built around your test.
Section 4 · Questions
Straight answers.
Is this only for firefighters?
No. Firefighter/CPAT is the most developed track, but we also cover law enforcement, military, and EMS — each built around that career’s real entrance standard.
Can beginners use it?
Yes — it’s built for women new to the field. The free assessment tells you exactly where you stand and what to do next, so you never have to guess where to start.
Do I need a gym?
No. Programs scale to the equipment you have, from a full gym to minimal kit, and every session lists swaps.
Does this help with the CPAT?
Directly. We train all 8 CPAT events — the weighted stair climb, hose and victim drags, forcible entry, and ceiling breach — on a real timeline to test day.
Can I use this on a 48/96 schedule?
Yes. Tell us your shift pattern (24/48, 48/96, Kelly, Panama, and more) and sessions land on the right days — heavier on off-days, lighter on shift.
Is there a free trial?
Your readiness score is free — no account needed. Creating a free account unlocks the full report: strengths, gaps, and your recommended program. Paid plans include a free trial — the exact length is shown at checkout before you’re charged.
You don’t need easier. You need prepared.
Take the baseline. See exactly where you stand. Get a program built around your career, your level, your timeline.
Start trainingFree · 5 minutes · your score on the spot