From College Football to the Fire Service: San Jose Firefighter/EMT Shares His Journey

San Jose Firefighter/EMT Karl Mickelson started his journey to the fire service when he was a collegiate athlete playing D1 football at Fresno State. Learn how he made the transition, the resources that helped him along the way, and how representation in the fire service impacts the communities they serve.
San Jose Fire Department was featured in a recent episode of Recruitment in the Spotlight. Watch the full episode to learn more about being an SJFD firefighter, and watch past episodes here: • Recruitment in the Spo...
San Jose Fire Department is now utilizing FCTC’s Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) for hiring! Create an FCTC profile or schedule any testing you need to complete to get added to the SEL at www.fctconline...
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