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2025 Cal-JAC Southern California
Firefighter Career Expo
Saturday, September 6, 2025
11 AM - 2 PM
FCTC South El Monte
10316 Rush St
South El Monte, CA 91733
Learn what it takes to become a firefighter at this family-friendly event:
Meet with fire department recruiters.
Try out the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).
Learn what to expect on the FCTC Written Test.
Find out about the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) and how to get on it.
Take an up-close look at fire apparatus.
Learn about a day in the life of a firefighter.
Watch your kid test out their skills on the kid's version of the CPAT.
Enjoy free refreshments and lunch.
Click here to REGISTER.
Candidates have 2.5 hours to complete 100 multiple choice questions. The general knowledge test evaluates candidates’ ability to think critically and process information and is specifically tailored to the job of an entry-level firefighter in California.
The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) is the recognized standard for measuring an individual’s ability to handle the physical demands of being a firefighter in California. The timed test measures how candidates handle eight separate events, all designed to mirror the on-the-job tasks of an entry-level firefighter.
FCTC maintains a list of eligible candidates that is used by over 170 California fire departments in their hiring processes. Candidates on the SEL are considered for employment by fire agencies across the state.
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