We surveyed Firefighter Recruits in Recruit Classes 70 and 71.  See what they have to say about the application process, recruit school, and the training they receive.

Why did you apply to the Charlotte Fire Department?

• "Greater opportunities for advancement, excellent retirement, and the outstanding reputation of CFD.  I love this job."
• "I applied to the Charlotte Fire Department because not only is it the best department in the Southeast, it is also the busiest and the most progressive."
• "I applied to the Charlotte Fire Department because I wanted to work for a progressive department that offers excellent training, benefits, and the opportunity for advancement."

•  "I applied to the Charlotte Fire Department because of the exciting lifestyle and the chance to belong to the best department in the country."

What did it mean to you to be accepted into a recruit class?

• "It is a good feeling to be a part of an organization that will take care of you."
• "The day I received my assignment to Recruit Class 70 was one of the best days of my life.  The pride of putting on the CFD uniform is amazing."
• "The culmination of hard work and determination paid off."
• "It means that you are given a rare opportunity to become a member of the best fire department in the country.  It means that you are 1 in 20, out of 1,000-1,500 applicants to be given this chance."
• "Getting accepted into a recruit class was such an honor to me.  It was the first big step on a lifelong journey."