2009 Firefighter Recruitment Fair - Livermore

Nearly 300 would-be firefighters descended on the CPAT Center in Livermore to attend the 2009 Firefighter Recruitment Fair. The line of hopefuls trailed outside in the rain as people patiently waited to find out if they had what it takes to become a firefighter.  

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  • Candidates lined up for check in at the Firefighter Recruitment Fair in Livermore.
    Check In
  • Would-be firefighters flocked to fire department booths.
    Fire Department Booths
  • Women's Commissioner Kathleen McGowan fields questions.
    JAC Booth
  • A candidate dons a helmet before trying the CPAT.
    Candidate Gears Up
  • A candidate gives her best shot at the Forcible Entry event.
    Forcible Entry
  • A candidate tries the ladder raise.
    Ladder Raise
  • A CPAT proctor explains the best way to drag the dummy.
    Dummy drag
  • A firefighter gives candidates a tour of the apparatus.
    Fire Apparatus
  • Candidates learned the tools of the trade on a fire apparatus.
    Apparatus