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Short answer is no. Now depending on where you are, it may be possible. It all comes down to when it happened. Were you a juvenile? Are your records sealed? How long has it been since you committed the felony, 10 years or more? Regardless of where you fall in, most departments aren't going to want to touch you with a felony on your record. The big ones are violent crimes and sexual crimes, you will not get a call back if they show up on your record. My best advise is to be upfront with whoever you are applying with, if it pops up on your background check it will look like you are lying. The only exception to this is if your records are sealed. In which case you are not required to disclose. Just make sure you can pass a polygraph.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoDepends on the jurisdiction. Generally speaking, no. But, again, it depends on the jurisdiction (the city or county or state) in which the firefighter will be working. In places where a convicted felon might be allowed to become a firefighter, it is likely that many years must have passed since conviction and release from the supervision of either the court or the prison system; and the crime almost certainly could not have been violent in any way; or would have to have been one of the comparatively more minor of the possible felonies that one may commit in life. But, again, it just depends on where it is, and what are the local rules for such things.
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Does a felony disqualify you from being a firefighter?
It may because being a firefighter is a position of public trust.
Can you be a firefighter with adjuication with held felony not related to being a firefighter?
You would have to put that information on your application and explain your situation tot them.
Can a ex convict be a firefighter?
You are generally disqualified if you have a felony on your record. You might be able to get a job with the United States Forest Service as a wildland firefighter. If you don't have a felony, you could probably get hired anywhere if you do the work and show you've cleaned up your act.
How do you become a firefighter if you have a felony?
In the UK a criminal record will not stop you becoming a firefighter (depending on the crime). Report to your local fire service that you wish to become a firefighter and ask whether your convictions will hinder your chances. the process will probebly take longer however it can be done.
Does a felony disqualify you for a firefighter state license?
Check with the state that you live in. Generally, public service positions require a clean record. A felony narrows your list of occupations significantly.
Can one be a firefighter with a felony in Florida?
This can and will vary from different departments. Just check with an officer of the department or a member that's already been accepted if you know any.
What is the call of a girl firefighter?
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GCSE you need to become a firefighter?
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Is firefighter capitalized?
No, it shouldn't be capitalized.
Is there free firefighter training?
You can train for free to become a volunteer firefighter and there are firefighter training dvd's also.
Was John Cena a firefighter?
No, John Cena was not a firefighter.
What is the definition of firefighter?
Firefighter is a person who battles fires.
