California Professional Firefighters

2008 Recruitment Fair -- Dublin

The second of two CFFJAC Firefighter Recruitment Fairs was held April 19, 2008 at the CPAT Center in Dublin, near Pleasanton.

More than 200 prospective firefighters turned up to meet with recruitment officials from more than 20 departments, and try their hand at the eight elements of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).

 

  • Firefighter recruit learns about San Jose Fire Dept. opportunities
    Firefighter recruit learns about San Jose Fire Dept. opportunities
  • Various firefighters welcome the recruits
    Various firefighters welcome the recruits
  • CPAT Director Kevin White offers insight into benefits of fire service career
    CPAT Director Kevin White talks up fire service with recruits
  • Las Positas College student Amanda Boyd tries out CPAT ladder raise element
    Las Positas College student Amanda Boyd tries out CPAT ladder raise element
  • Corina Duran-Chavez tries CPAT forcible entry element at Recruitment Fair
    Corina Duran-Chavez tries CPAT forcible entry element
  • Recruits practice the stair climb portion of the CPAT
    Recruits practice the stair climb portion of the CPAT
  • Dragging 150 feet of hose line is one element of CPAT
    Dragging 150 feet of hose line is one element of CPAT
  • Recruit performing the saw carry portion of the CPAT
    Recruit performing the saw carry portion of the CPAT
  • CPAT Class of 2025???
    CPAT Class of 2025???