Firefighter Recruitment
Charlotte Fire Department
Firefighter Recruit Annual Hiring Process
November 4th, 8:00 AM - November 17th, 11:59 pm
Written Exam: December 8th - 10th
Structured Oral Interview: December 11th - 12th
Performs general firefighting duties to achieve fire suppression and rescue activities. Responsibilities include protection of life and property through firefighting, rescue, acting as a first responder Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and performing related duties. Assignments are given by a superior officer at both emergency scenes and the Fire Station.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
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The Charlotte Fire Department requires its Fire Fighters to have a valid driver's license in their current state of residence as a condition of employment. All applicants must have valid driver's license listing current residence to be considered for Firefighter position
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At least 18 years of age by the date of the written assessment: January 13, 2021
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High school diploma/GED by the date of the written assessment: January 13, 2021
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Must meet medical requirements set forth in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582 Chapter 6: Medical Evaluations of Candidates
All newly hired Fire Fighters will go through a training program of approximately 26 weeks. The training academy curriculum is required of all new hires, regardless of previous education or experience. In order to graduate from the training academy, recruits must meet all standards established by the department, including but not limited to:
- Attendance in all classes and training functions
- Successful completion of all academic portions of recruit training
- Certification as a North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician
- Participation in physical fitness training and achievement of goals set forth by the Fitness Coordinator and Training Staff
- Adherence to all standards, rules, guidelines, and requirements as established by department General Orders and by Training Staff expectations
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Physical Requirements:
All applicants must pass the Physical Ability Test (PAT).
Fire Fighters must have the agility and physical strength to do prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions. This includes, but is not limited to, the ability to lift, move and maintain position on items (e.g. charged hoses) up to 90 pounds, push objects up to 25 pounds, pull objects from 25 to 50 pounds, and lift or pull victims weighing more than 150 pounds.