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 more information about becoming a Charlotte Firefighter click here

The application for The 2012 Firefighter hiring process is closed. Please send an email to cfdRecruitment@charlottenc.gov to be added to the interest list for the 2013 hiring process.

To update your 2012 Firefighter application click here


Continue to pay close attention to this site and your e-mail for up-to-date information on the hiring process for 2012. 

 Please note the following important dates in the process:

                Firefighter Application Period:                 Closed
                Written Entrance Exam:                        Completed
                CPAT Orientation:                                Completed
                CPAT Practice/Timed Runs:                    Completed
                CPAT Final Test Runs:                           June 4^th


For more information on the CPAT exercise please click here.


2011 FIREFIGHTER HIRING PROCESS UPDATE

The Charlotte Fire Department has filled its current vacancies from the 2011 Hiring Process.  If you were not hired, your application will remain active until September 1, 2012.  If the Charlotte Fire Department requires a recruit class prior to September 1, 2012, then your application will be reviewed for employment.  To ensure your continued eligibility for employment with the Charlotte Fire Department beyond September 1, 2012, we strongly encourage you to participate in the 2012 Hiring Process, which begins at 8:00 AM Monday November 28, 2011