CHARLESTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
Employment
/ Employment With The Charleston Fire Department
Currently Our Application Period Is Closed.
Please check back at a later date for employment opportunities.
Applications available: CFD Administration Office 808 Virginia St. West or City Clerk’s Office at City Hall 501 Virginia St. East or download:
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.
UPDATE:
Study session will be held on June 15, 29 and July 13th at 115 Lee Street west starting at 1800(6PM).
Excellent Pay:
Based on CFD Wage Progression Schedule, City Policy, & Duty Assignment.
Incentives
Paramedic
$2400 / Annually | $3.00 / Hour Ambulance Assignment
Advanced Care Technician
$1200 / Annually | $2.00 / Hour Ambulance Assignment
EMT - Basic
$1.00 / Hour Ambulance Assignment
Additional Benefits
- Municipal Police Officer/Firefighter Retirement
- Health Insurance
- Kelly Shift
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Civil Service Coverage
- Clothing Allowance $700.00 Annually
- Advancement Through Promotions
- College Incentive: (.50 ¢) per month for each credit hour up to 128
