CHARLESTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

Employment and Recruiting

The Charleston Fire Department is now accepting application for the position of recruit firefighter.

FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT

Accepting Applications

May 1, 2025 – July 14, 2025 (5:30 pm)

Test: July 14, 2025 6:00pm

Applications 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 July 14, 2025 6:00pm, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center.

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.

View Employment Flyer

View 2025 Application Form - pdf Version

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