2009 Firefighter Recruitment Fair - Sacramento

Eager firefighter candidates swarmed the Sacramento CPAT Center in April for the 2009 Firefighter Recruitment Fair. Attendees tried out the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), spoke with fire department recruiters and learned more about what it takes to join the firefighting profession.

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  • Firefighter candidates met with fire departments to discuss job opportunities.
    Recruiter talks to attendees
  • Attendees line up to ask for career advice.
    Attendees asks recruiter questions
  • Recruiters from fire departments across the state were on hand to answer questions.
    Recruiters answer questions
  • One attendee tries the Stair Climb.
    Firefighter candidates try the Stair Climb
  • The Equipment Carry is one of eight events that are a part of the CPAT Test.
    Firefighter candidate tries the Equipment Carry
  • One candidate tries the Ladder Extension.
    Candidate tries the Ladder Extension
  • A candidate drags a dummy in Rescue Drag.
    Candidate drags a dummy in Rescue Drag
  • An attendee smiles after completing the Search and Rescue part of the CPAT Test.
    Candidate completes the Search and Rescue
  • A candidate learns the Ceiling Breech and Pull.
    Candidate learns the Ceiling Breech and Pull