California Professional Firefighters

CFFJAC Recruitment Fair 2008 -- Orange

On April 12, 2008, hundreds of would-be firefighters got a chance to learn about the rewards and challenges of a career in the fire service at the 2nd Annual CFFJAC Firefighter Recruitment Fair.

Held at the California Firefighter CPAT Center in Orange, the event drew more than 300 people. They met with recruiters from more than two dozen departments and had a chance to get hands-on experience with the California Firefighter CPAT -- the gold standard in candidate testing.

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  • Candidates meet department recruiters at 2nd CFFJAC Recruitment Fair.
    Candidates meet department recruiters
  • Tarieka Donelson (c) hears about Pasadena Fire jobs.
    Tarieka Donelson (c) hears about Pasadena Fire jobs.
  • Lorena Castillo (r) talks to LAFD recruiter at Orange Recruit Fair.
    Lorena Castillo (r) talks to LAFD recruiter
  • Recruits try out testing stations at CPAT Center in Orange.
    Recruits try out testing stations
  • Would-be firefighter tries ladder raise at CFFJAC Recruit Fair.
    Would-be firefighter tries ladder raise
  • Lorena Castillo handles breech and pull station of CPAT at Recruitment Fair.
    Lorena Castillo handles breech and pull station
  • Trying out the CPAT dummy drag at Orange Recruitment Fair.
    Trying out the CPAT dummy drag
  • Davis FF Emily Lo (r) talks to recruits about what it takes to be a firefighter.
    Davis FF Emily Lo (r) talks to recruits about what it takes to be a firefighter.
  • Women's Commission Chair Lisa Beaty talks about what it takes to be a firefighter.
    Women's Commission Chair Lisa Beaty talks about what it takes to be a firefighter.