CPF

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).

 

  • Recruit hears about San Jose Fire Dept. opportunities 

  •  CPAT Director Kevin White talks up fire service with recruits

  • Las Positas student Amanda Boyd tries out CPAT ladder raise 

  • CPAT class of 2025???

  • Recruits practice the stair climb portion of the CPAT

  • Various firefighters welcome the recruits

  • Firefighting student Corina Duran-Chavez tries forcible entry element. 

  • Dragging hose line is one of the key elements of the CPAT.

  • Recruit performing the saw carry portion of the CPAT