• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Honorable discharge, if any, from the military
• Must meet the medical requirements set 
  forth in NFPA 1582
  

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For questions related to the hiring process, contact CFD Recruitment at 704-336-2979 or via email  cfdrecruitment@charlottenc.gov

Firefighter Applicant Disqualifiers:

• Anything other than a honorable discharge from the military
• Admission and/or conviction of a felony offense
• Admission and/or conviction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude
• Illegal drug use within 12 months of the written test date
• Pattern of illegal drug use
• Pattern of theft
• Six or more points for moving violation on driver record within the last three years
• DUI/DWI conviction within the last five years