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Firefighter Career Expo 2013
Deputy Fire Chief Dwayne MacIntosh of the
Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) welcomes a group of
firefighter hopefuls to the first of four BecomingAFirefighter.com
Firefighter Career Expos in 2013. The event on Saturday at the GTAA's
Fire and Emergency Services Training Institute (FESTI) was hosted by
BecomingAFirefighter.com founder Kory Pearn and featured speakers Jesse
Cooke of Twist Sports Conditioning in Whitby, Ont., Jason Lloyd of Firefighter Academy and GTAA Fire Chief Mike Figliola. Photos by Olivia D'Orazio. Click read more to see all the photos from the day. |
February 25, 2013
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Olivia D'Orazio
Participants in the 2013 Firefighter Career Expo in Toronto look at vendor exhibits before the start of the first seminar. |
Deputy Chief MacIntosh introduces BecomingAFirefighter.com founder, Kory Pearn, who hosted the day-long Career Expo. |
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BecomingAFirefighter.com founder, Kory Pearn, gives an overview of the firefighter recruitment process. | Kory Pearn (left) delivers his opening lecture while Chief Training Officer Brian Ross, also from the GTAA, looks on. |
Participants work in teams to complete a critical-thinking exercise during the 2013 Firefighter Career Expo in Toronto on Saturday. |
Jesse Cooke of Twist Sport Conditioning in Whitby, Ont., discusses how the gym can help recruits pass the physical fitness test and stay in shape throughout their careers. |
The vendor exhibit area at the 2013 Firefighter Career Expo at FESTI in Toronto. |
Jason Lloyd of Firefighter Academy explains what to think about when enrolling in post-secondary firefighter schools. |
Kory Pearn talks about interview strategies and why it's important to have a positive post-interview attitude. |
Kory Pearn closes the formal seminar portion of the day. | Many of the day's vendors, including representatives from Firefighter Academy and FireWise, participated in the panel discussion. |
The training grounds at FESTI, where the 2013 Firefighter Career Expo was held. | The Toronto Pearson Fire Department trains at FESTI, which is in close proximity to the airport. |
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