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Recruitment

For Departments

From its inception in 1982, the Cal-JAC has focused on professionalizing recruitment efforts, breaking down barriers to qualified candidates and building vital bridges between firefighter candidates and the departments for whom they wish to work.

  • Displaced Firefighters
  • FCTC
  • Recruitment Materials
  • Recruitment Meeting
  • Marketing Your Department
  • Women’s Commission

For Candidates

From its inception in 1982, the Cal-JAC has focused on professionalizing recruitment efforts, breaking down barriers to qualified candidates and building vital bridges between firefighter candidates and the departments for whom they wish to work. 

  • Cal-JAC EMT and Paramedic Academies

    Learn more and apply to Cal-JAC’s pre-apprenticeship opportunities.

  • Firefighter Career Expos

    Learn what it takes to become a firefighter.

  • Academic Preparation

    Firefighters use many different skills to perform routine duties. They must be competent in several areas including physical science, mathematics, chemistry, biology and mechanical reasoning.

  • How to Prepare

    Research, Application and the Interview Process.

  • Testing

    FCTC offers written and CPAT testing that is fully validated, fair and job-specific, preparing candidates for their career in firefighting.

  • Staying Physically Fit

    A good way to prepare yourself for this demanding profession is to maintain or improve your overall physical fitness.

  • Roadmap to Becoming a Firefighter

    Learn how to navigate your pathway into the fire service.