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Recruitment Information


Eligibility Requirements (as of test date): 
 
   - At least 18 years of age
   - High school diploma or GED
   - Valid driver's license and a good driving record
   - Honorable discharge, if any, from the military
   - Must meet the medical requirements set forth in NFPA 1582
 
Disqualifiers include, but are not limited to, the following:
 
   - 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 test date
   - Sale of drugs
   - Certain drug use and/or patterns of drug use
   - Anything other than an honorable discharge from the military
   - Pattern of theft
 
 
Steps in the Hiring Process: 
 
Firefighter candidates must successfully complete all of the following steps to be considered for employment:
  • Written Examination
  • Candidate Physical Ability Test © (CPAT)
  • Background Interview & Application Packet Review
  • Background Investigation (including references, work history, credit, criminal, and driving records)
  • Polygraph Examination 
  • Panel Interview 
  • Pre-Employment Medical Examination and Drug Screening 
  • Civil Service Certification

Driver's License Requirments: The Charlotte Fire Department requires its Firefighters to have a valid driver's license in their current state of residence as a condition of employment.  North Carolina law requires all residents to obtain a valid and up-to-date North Carolina Driver's License within 60 days of moving (in the case of in-state applicants) or establishing residence (in the case of out-of-state applicants).  You may refer to the DMV website for more information on driving and license requirements.

North Carolina Residents:
If you live in North Carolina, you must have a valid North Carolina Driver's License that lists your current residence in order to be considered for a Firefighter position.

South Carolina Residents:
Applicants who reside in South Carolina must have a valid South Carolina license with their current address.   

Out of State Applicants:
If you move to North Carolina during the hiring process, you will have 60 days to obtain a North Carolina Driver's License.   You will be required to present the North Carolina Driver's License upon request.  If you cannot get a North Carolina Driver's License or otherwise refuse to provide it, you will be disqualified from the application process.

Out of town applicants - PLEASE READ!!!
Please note that you will need to be in Charlotte several times in order to complete the process. Every effort will be made to accommodate your travel arrangements, but please keep in mind that we are not afforded much flexibility due to time and scheduling constraints.

Other important information:

- Training 
- Salary and benefits

 

Certification Reciprocity

For those interested in determining the reciprocity of your EMT certification(s) please see the link below:

http://facility-services.state.nc.us/EMS/resopros.htm