The Charlotte Fire Department employs over 1,100 men and women, of which more than 90% are employed within the Operations Division.  Our hiring needs vary from year to year, however it is our goal to continually seek out highly qualified and diverse candidates to join our world class organization.  

For additional information on the 2013 Firefighter hiring process click here.

The application process is now closed and we are no longer accepting any additional applications for the 2013 hiring process.

2013 Firefighter Hiring Process

Firefighter Application Period:     CLOSED
Written Entrance Exam:                  CLOSED
CPAT Orientation:                             CLOSED
CPAT Timed Run:                               CLOSED
CPAT Final Run:                                  CLOSED 

 Background Interviews:

All applications are currently be screened for candidates who successfully passed the CPAT. Background Interviews will begin on May 28th and run through the end of June. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted via phone.  If you are selected for a background interview, we will ask for your Candidate Application Packet. You should start working on getting these documents now so you will have everything ready if you are selected for an interview. Please do not send these material to us until we ask for them.