Looking for a Career in the Fire Service? Make plans to attend the CFFJAC's Career Expos.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Looking for a Career in the Fire Service? Make plans to attend the CFFJAC's Career Expos.

Building the Next Generation: This May, would-be firefighters will have the chance to meet department reps and learn if they have what it takes at the annual Career Expos in Orange and Livermore, co-sponsored by CPF through the CFFJAC and its Women's Commission.

Saturday, May 11th @ CPAT Center in Orange
626 N. Eckhoff Street
Orange, CA 92868

Saturday, May 18th @ CPAT Center in Livermore
526 Commerce Way
Livermore, CA 9455

Sponsored by the CFFJAC's Commission to Recruit Women for the Fire Service, the Career Expos provide a unique opportunity to spend a day with firefighters and find out if a career in the fire service is right for you.

There is no charge to attend this event, to RSVP for a 2013 Career Expo, click here.

Meet and learn from working firefighters and take an up-close look at the "tools of the trade" including fire apparatus on display.

Try your hand at the physical ability techniques needed to be a firefighter and learn how to take, and pass, the industry leading Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).

Please dress in clothing appropriate to participate in physical activity.

The Expos are designed to welcome and encourage participants to consider this rewarding profession. Please join us on Saturday May 11th or Saturday May 18th to find out what it takes to have a successful career in the fire service

Click here to read about the CFFJAC's 2012 Firefighter Career Expos.

CFN - California Fire News 2012

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Tuesday, March 5, 2013