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Employment FAQ

If you have any questions regarding testing/selection/hiring processes for Firefighter Recruit send an email to the City of Charleston Fire Department recruitment team. This e-mail is checked on a regular basis.

Application & Written Exam

  1. What is the maximum age for applicants?
  2. I don’t live in Charleston. Can I still apply?
  3. Do veterans receives preference points?
  1. How and when do I apply?
  2. What is the minimum age for applicants?
  3. What does the application process consist of?
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Physical Ability Test (PAT)

  1. How much does the gear weigh?
  2. At what point in the process do I need to schedule the physical ability test (PAT)?
  1. Will the Charleston Fire Department accept CPAT certification from another agency/municipality?
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Hiring

  1. Do I have to pass a medical (physical) exam prior to being hired?
  2. Will I be drug tested prior to being hired?
  3. When will the City of Charleston be recruiting for firefighter trainees again?
  1. How many people is the City of Charleston going to hire?
  2. Is it harder for a woman to get hired?
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Training Academy

  1. How long is training at the Fire Academy?
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The Job

  1. What is the job of a firefighter really like?
  2. How are promotions made in the department?
  1. Do firefighters get to sleep during their shift?
  2. Who is in charge?
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  3. Physical Agility Test
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