CALIFORNIA FIREFIGHTER JOINT APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE

The Cal-JAC emphasizes the value of recruiting well trained and qualified firefighting personnel from the ranks of underrepresented and target groups. The program reaches out to all areas of society because firefighters protect all of society. The Cal-JAC provides effective outreach materials and services for recruitment to our participating departments. Current materials available can be found on our website under "Recruitment."... In 2005, the Cal-JAC created a new Commission to Recruit Women for the Fire Service. Comprised of female firefighters - ranging from firefighter to chief - the Commission meets regularly to develop fresh approaches to recruiting women. The Commission has successfully created several recruitment pieces including a video, brochure and posters and has organized a series of firefighter career expos … all designed to bring a new generation of women into the profession. The Cal-JAC emphasizes the value of recruiting well trained and qualified firefighting..

Also known as: Cal-JAC

Primary location: Sacramento United States