Firefighter Recruitment and Candidate Testing Open House

California is looking for a few good women (and men) to serve on public safety's front lines. That's the message offered today by lawmakers and fire professionals as they renew efforts to build the next generation of first responders.

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  • Davis Fire Chief Rose Conroy speaks at the press conference
    Rose Conroy Speaks at the Press Conference
  • California State Fire Marshal Kate Dargan
    California State Fire Marshal Kate Dargan
  • Assemblymember Nathan Fletcher
    Assemblymember Nathan Fletcher
  • CPF President Lou Paulson emcees
    CPF President Lou Paulson emcees
  • Lou Paulson interviewed
    Lou Paulson interviewed
  • Women's Commissioner Emily Lo demonstrates the Dummy Drag
    Women's Commissioner Emily Lo demonstrates the Dummy Drag
  • Women's Commissioner Laura Hernandez demonstrates the Hose Drag
    Women's Commissioner Laura Hernandez demonstrates the Hose Drag
  • A reporter tries the Ladder Raise
    Reporter tries the Ladder Raise
  • A reporter tries the Equipment Carry
    Reporter tries the Equipment Carry