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Accelerated academy

Concord Fire Department is seeking Certified FF/EMTs for our Accelerated Hiring Process and Academy, with applications opening on October 15, 2024 and closing November 28, 2024. The Academy is tentatively scheduled to begin March 3, 2025. 

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  • Requirements:

    • Certified NC Firefighter and Hazardous Materials Operations Certified

      • Equivalent IFSAC or ProBoard accredited certifications eligible for reciprocity will also be considered.​

    • Certified NC EMT or National Register EMT

    • NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800

    • NC Driver's License

    • Experience in a paid fire department setting is preferred; candidates will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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                                            Firefighter starting salary: $53,144.64​

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Accelerated Hiring Process:

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  • CPAT Orientation will be held in November, with sign ups being offered on application acceptance. The CPAT will be offered in December and scheduled upon application acceptance. Those successfully passing the CPAT will proceed directly to a same day Peer Panel Interview:

    • Orientation Session: November 18th

    • First Session: December 18th

    • Final Session: December 19th

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  • Candidates successfully passing both the CPAT and Peer Interview will be offered a Chief's Interview to occur the first week of January.

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  • Conditional offers will be made after the completion of all Chiefs' Interviews and will be followed by pre-employment screening to include background checks and drug screening.

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Questions? Email us at CFDrecruitment@concordnc.gov or call 704-920-6522

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