FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno Fire Department took a brand new approach to recruitment on Saturday.
The department hosted a first-of-its-kind event called "Career in firefighting: Do you have what it takes?"
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There were two five-hour sessions that exposed adults 20 and older to what it's like to be a firefighter.
Groups got the chance to try on fire gear, explore the fire trucks, learn about medical assitance and more.
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They were also given information about how to apply and what the background check process includes.
Officials say Chief Kerri Donis wanted to expand the reach for recruitment.