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California Firefighter Testing Decoder
Covers FCTC, NTN FireTEAM, the LAFD written and physical tests, the CAL FIRE state exam, and the CPAT and Biddle physical tests. Look up the test a job posting names before you pay to register.
California Firefighter Testing Decoder
Which tests do you actually need?
There is no single California firefighter test. Different departments use different systems, and a score in one usually does not count in another. Pick what you want to see and get a plain answer on what it involves, whether it transfers, and an estimate of what it costs.
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Side by side, at a glance
| FCTC | NTN / FireTEAM | Biddle (BPAT) | Department-run |
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Now you know which tests you need. Get the whole path on one page, in order, from your first test to the badge.
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Every cost here is an estimate, not a quote. Fees and which departments use which system change often, and actual prices vary by testing provider, test site, location, and department. Confirm current costs and requirements on the official sites (fctconline.org, nationaltestingnetwork.com) and on each department's own jobs page before you register or apply.