The Charlotte Fire Department currently employs over 1,100 men and women, with approximately 90% of our workforce in the Operations Division.  Our hiring needs vary from year to year, but one thing remains the same--we want the best individuals possible to carry on our tradition of excellence in fire and emergency services.   

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2009 HIRING PROCESS

The Charlotte Fire Department has only one hiring process per year.  Unfortunately, the process for 2009 has closed to new candidates.  We anticipate conducting another firefighter hiring process in 2010.  Please see 2010 Interest List for more information.

All candidates in the 2009 process please click on 2009 Hiring Process Update for updated information.

***** All candidates in the 2009 process that are unable to attend their scheduled Timed Run appointment and would like to schedule a Final CPAT appointment must notify the CFD HR either by phone (704/336-2979) or email (cfdrecruitment@ci.charlotte.nc.us).  Otherwise you will be disqualified. We will contact you the first week of June with availability for your new appointment. ******

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2010 FIREFIGHTER APPLICANT INTEREST LIST (mailing list)

Please click here to add your information to the 2010 Firefighter Applicant Interest List. 

Note:  The interest list is a mailing list only and you are not pre-registering for the 2010 hiring process.  You only need to register once.  Mailing will occur a few weeks before 2010 test registration opens. 

** Do not rely on this mailing alone, although you enter your own information we usually have hundreds returned annually. We recommend you begin checking our website in December on a weekly to bi-weekly basis for any updates.  It is your responsibility to keep yourself informed.**

Requirements and Hiring Process

• 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

Frequently Asked Recruitment Questions (FAQ's)

Firefighter Job Duties

Salary and Benefits

Written Exam FAQs

CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test)

Retirement System

For more information, contact the Recruitment Division:

Charlotte Fire Department
Recruitment Division
228 East Ninth Street
Charlotte, NC 28202-2851

Recruitment Line: (704) 336-2979 or toll-free (866) 733-3473

Email: cfdrecruitment@ci.charlotte.nc.us

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To apply for other positions with the City of Charlotte, please refer to the City Human Resources page.

 The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.