CHARLESTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
Employment
Employment and Recruiting
The Charleston Fire Department is now accepting application for the position of recruit firefighter.
FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT
Accepting Applications
July 1, 2023 – Sept. 18, 2023
Test: Sept. 18, 2023 6:00pm
Applications available: Available at: CFD Administration Office 808 Virginia St. West or City Clerk’s Office at City Hall 501 Virginia St. East
The written exam will take place on Sept. 18, 2023 6:00pm, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center.
Available at: . CFD Administration Office 808 Virginia St. West or City Clerk’s Office at City Hall 501 Virginia St. East
The Charleston Fire Department is the largest fire department in the State of West Virginia with 169 uniformed personnel and 8 fire stations. Responsible for protecting a population of approximately 50,000 citizens within the City of Charleston, the Charleston Fire Department responds to 30,000 emergency incidents annually.
Starting Pay:
EMT-B: 20.92/hour
EMT-A: 21.49/hour
Paramedic: $22.07/hour
Annual Salary After Academy:
EMT-B: $52,000
EMT-A: $54,000
Paramedic: $57,000
* Based on wages/progression scale, ambulance ride incentive, & holiday pay
