{"id":2298,"date":"2019-09-26T19:14:48","date_gmt":"2019-09-26T19:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=2298"},"modified":"2019-10-16T20:33:19","modified_gmt":"2019-10-16T20:33:19","slug":"can-i-be-a-firefighter-with-a-dui","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-i-be-a-firefighter-with-a-dui\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Be A Firefighter With A DUI?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I was recently speaking with a firefighter candidate and he asked me, can I become a firefighter with DUI?<\/em> Unfortunately, DUI convictions \u2013 driving under the influence \u2013 are something that many young drivers have to contend with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, can I be a firefighter with a DUI?<\/em>\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, you can still become a firefighter with a DUI.\u00a0 The best way to overcome the DUI (especially during the interview) is to be honest, articulate what you have done to change and have as much time between the DUI offense and your application to the department.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some may have a drinking problem while others will make an\nhonest mistake with a lapse of judgement about their sobriety. Whatever the\nreason for the conviction, a DUI can stain a criminal record and limit job\nprospects in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, I want to answer this important question\nasked by these hopeful trainees: can I be a firefighter with a DUI? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I will focus on the prospects for applicants looking to\ntrain to be a firefighter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just how damaging is a DUI conviction and is there any room\nfor leniency or compassion? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I will also talk about some of the other convictions that\ncould hinder your chances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After that, I want to discuss the issue of firefighters\ncurrently in service who receive criminal convictions on the job. Is there any\nhope to keep your job in this situation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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