Can you be a firefighter with a misdemeanor?

Answer 1

This would largely depend on the department that you are seeking employment with as different departments in different states, and even in the same state may have vastly different policies concerning employment of individuals with past felony convictions. Your best source of information would be the department that you are interested in working with as most are government organizations and as such will have publicly available information about any job that they may have available.

Answer 2

In most places, no. Many volunteer stations do not allow this either. However, you never know about the station you would be interested in joining or applying for until you ask. Just call an officer of the station if you can or even ask a member of the station if you know any.

Answer 3

No problem, most departments will look at the type of misdemeanor. Violent or sexual crimes aren't good to have. You are looking to be a public servant, you are held to a higher standard. But usually there is a time frame in place for certain major misdemeanors. 3-5 years is standard, 7 years in more strict departments. Be upfront with the department, tell them what you have on your record and ask if it will be a problem. Better yet, go run your criminal history and see what pops up. The department will probably run an employers criminal history, which shows the same thing as if you run your own. You might be surprised at what isn't there. I am not telling you to lie, but there is such a thing as being too honest. As to becoming certified, there are no issues that I know of.

Answer 4

Here's the deal: To become a fireman there are a few different avenues through which you can attain the coveted title, depending upon the state in which you live. Most states have volunteer firefighter programs which help one to get into the system and to obtain the training and the certifications that you would need to become a state certified firefighter. Now, to become a volunteer firefighter there is a process through which you must be accepted to the volunteer firehouse in your district. There is a short interview process and a preliminary probation period (about 2 weeks). This is followed by a vote by the firehouse members. If you pass the vote, you are inducted as a fireman trainee. This is completely independent of your record at this point. You will undergo training and need to get various certifications and, if you desire to move beyond the voluteer realm, you will need to undergo the same interview process as any City employee applicant, which includes backround scrutiny. Understand that, depending on your misdemeanor and the explanation for the charge (was it a stupid fraternity prank, etc.) you may not have a problem at all. On top of that, the fact that you were risking your life as a volunteer fireman may negate the misdemeanor altogether. The best thing that you can do is do everything that you can for the community. That way, if the firefighther thing doesnt work out you can still apply for a pardon and expungement. Respectfully, Defense Esq.

Answer 5

it depends on wheather the judge thinks that your story id minor and you are found not guilty

Added: ACTUALLY, it depends on the requirements of the indiividual department or the jurisdiction with which you seek employment. Minor offenses committed long ago can be overlooked, but felonies would probably disqualify you.