{"id":2475,"date":"2019-10-25T21:36:34","date_gmt":"2019-10-25T21:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=2475"},"modified":"2019-11-13T18:11:02","modified_gmt":"2019-11-13T18:11:02","slug":"5-things-that-will-disqualify-you-from-being-a-firefighter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/5-things-that-will-disqualify-you-from-being-a-firefighter\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Immediate Disqualifiers For Aspiring Firefighters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Everyone knows that becoming a firefighter can be a long process, but knowing what disqualifies you from being a firefighter is just as important to know as what makes you a great candidate.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are an aspiring firefighter out there, this may apply\nto you. In this article, I want to discuss some of the factors that fire chiefs\nand hiring panels look at when evaluating you as a firefighter candidate.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6604b99a33e08\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6604b99a33e08\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/5-things-that-will-disqualify-you-from-being-a-firefighter\/#So_what_disqualifies_you_from_being_a_firefighter\" title=\"So, what disqualifies you from being a firefighter?\">So, what disqualifies you from being a firefighter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/5-things-that-will-disqualify-you-from-being-a-firefighter\/#Physical_Fitness_or_lack_of%E2%80%A6\" title=\"Physical Fitness (or\nlack of\u2026)\">Physical Fitness (or\nlack of\u2026)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/5-things-that-will-disqualify-you-from-being-a-firefighter\/#History_of_Extensive_Drug_Use\" title=\"History of Extensive Drug\nUse\">History of Extensive Drug\nUse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/5-things-that-will-disqualify-you-from-being-a-firefighter\/#Extensive_Criminal_History\" title=\"Extensive Criminal History\">Extensive Criminal History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/5-things-that-will-disqualify-you-from-being-a-firefighter\/#Multiple_Driving_Offenses\" title=\"Multiple Driving Offenses\">Multiple Driving Offenses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/5-things-that-will-disqualify-you-from-being-a-firefighter\/#Dishonorable_Discharge_from_The_Military\" title=\"Dishonorable Discharge\nfrom The Military\">Dishonorable Discharge\nfrom The Military<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_what_disqualifies_you_from_being_a_firefighter\"><\/span><strong><em>So, what disqualifies you from being a firefighter?<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Lack of\nphysical fitness<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Drug use<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Extensive\ncriminal history<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Extensive\ndriving expenses<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Dishonorable\ndischarge from the military<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are potentially endless reasons why you would want to\nbecome a firefighter. You\u2019d be hard pressed to find a job as rewarding as\nfirefighting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rewards and other money incentives aside, saving lives is\narguably the best reason you perhaps would love to pursue a career in\nfirefighting. You become an integral part of your community, a highly trusted\nprofessional who prevents major property damage, prevents potential fire\ntragedies and saves lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like any other career, several factors are important in\nthe recruitment process of firefighting. This includes things such as your fitness,\ncriminal history, references, your past experience, how you perform in your\nfirefighter interview and more.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And this implies that as an aspiring firefighter, your\nfailure to pass these tests could easily result in your automatic\ndisqualification. All these requirements imply that you can easily be\ndisqualified for conditions, actions or behaviors deemed to physically or\nmorally impair your overall performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Fitness_or_lack_of%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><strong>Physical Fitness (or\nlack of\u2026)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Firefighting is a very physically demanding job. This means\nthat if you are an aspiring fireman, you must possess an incredible amount of\nstamina, strength, and endurance to perform in an emergency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are someone who enjoys taking part in physical\nactivities and staying fit, then you\u2019ll definitely have a leg up on the other\ncandidates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consequently, if you don\u2019t enjoy physical activity, you are\nin for a rude awakening if you get hired. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most fire departments boast high-end workout equipment and\nfirefighters are always encouraged to work out daily. Running, lifting weights\nand playing sports is an excellent way to stay fit as a crew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typical examples of medical conditions that could easily\ndisqualify you from fulfilling your dream of becoming a firefighter include\nthose that need treatment with steroids or narcotics, as well as heart\nconditions and poorly managed diabetes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the application process, as an aspiring firefighter,\nmust explain any physical ailments that might keep you from carrying out your\njob effectively. You will also be required to pass physical test as well as\nmedical tests to verify that you are fit, healthy and ready to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whereas the <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/firefighter-medical-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"medical exams (opens in a new tab)\">medical exams<\/a> are uniform across the United States of America and are conducted under the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"National Fire Protection Association\u2019s (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nfpa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Fire Protection Association\u2019s<\/a> Codes and regulations, fitness tests and requirements usually vary, depending on the state or fire department you are applying at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/training-for-cpat\/\" target=\"_blank\">Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)<\/a>, is the standard examination for gauging an aspiring firefighter\u2019s capability to tackle both the mental and physical responsibilities that come with being a fireman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a timed exam that is used to measure how one can different\nphysical tasks or functions that firefights would encounter in real-life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These usually involve carrying or removing equipment from\nfire apparatus to the fire ground, hose drag, forcible entry, ladder raise and\npull, search, as well as stair climb. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your failure to pass any of these tests or improper handling\nof any fire equipment used during the assessment usually gets you disqualified\nfor a specific period until you are eligible to retake the test and pass it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It goes without saying that if you are unable to pass\nmultiple portions of the test you will be disqualified from being hired as a\nfirefighter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_Extensive_Drug_Use\"><\/span><strong>History of Extensive Drug\nUse<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some jobs for which sobriety is not negotiable.\nFirefighting is arguably one of these jobs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Probably because the tasks involved in firefighting are\nhighly demanding both mentally and physically. It is a job that can be\nextremely stressful and dangerous due to the exposure to flames, high\ntemperatures, deadly. This is both dangerous and life-threatening, even for the\nmost clearheaded and experienced professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"drug screening (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/do-firefighters-get-drug-tested-a-simple-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">drug screening<\/a> is part of the hiring process at almost every fire department in the country. And a history of drug abuse usually disqualifies one from becoming a fireman, regardless of whether you are in a position to perform the tasks or not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any conviction for inappropriate or illegal possession of\ndrugs, whether nonprescription or prescription will probably result in an\nautomatic disqualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the hiring process, at some point, you will be asked\nto honestly admit if you have ever used illegal drugs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subsequent drug tests will also be carried out just to ensure\nthat you don\u2019t test positive for any recent drug use. Your use of cocaine,\nmarijuana, heroin and other similar drugs, as well as your abuse of\nprescription drugs and anabolic steroids automatically disqualifies you from getting\nhired. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also includes convictions for the possession or sale of\nillegal drugs in the recent past. Abuse of alcohol that causes you to behave\nimproperly will also result in disqualification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to note that the use of tobacco within a\nyear of making an application as a firefighter is a disqualifying factor at\nsome departments as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, prospective firefighters must show no sign of\nillegal drug use within two years before testing. Equally, you must not show\nany sign of drug dependency after a drug examination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any illegal drug usage beyond two years is usually evaluated\non a case by case basis depending on the department at which you are applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it should be noted that an individual who has\nabused marijuana is usually not eliminated unless he\/she used the drug in\nrecent history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This could be for several reasons including a more recent\nshift in public sentiment towards marijuana as well as the fact that most\npeople at some point in their lifetime have used marijuana in some form. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most fire departments, the admission of illegal use of\nmarijuana five or fewer times or simply experimentation within the last two\nyears would lead to temporary disqualification for a time, after which\nprospective fireman will need to submit another application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consequently, if you might have used marijuana more than\nfive times in the last five years, you may be disqualified permanently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if it is found that you have used one or more of the following drugs, you will probably be permanently disqualified from joining most fire departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>PCP.<\/li><li>LSD.<\/li><li>Cocaine.<\/li><li>Heroin.<\/li><li>Ketamine.<\/li><li>OxyContin.<\/li><li>Methamphetamine.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extensive_Criminal_History\"><\/span><strong>Extensive Criminal History<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping in mind that firemen have the responsibility of\nsaving lives and property, the screening process is usually very demanding and\nspecific. Some numerous requirements and restrictions stand in your way. And a\ncriminal record is just one of them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A serious misdemeanor charge or felony as an adult can\nprevent an aspiring firefighter from joining the fire service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some fire departments are also known to disqualify former\njuvenile offenders. It is also importnat to note that past offenses deemed to\nbe acts of moral turpitude are disqualification tools used by most fire\ndepartments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also be disqualified for crimes that you admit to, but have not been punished. Admission of these crimes usually occur during <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"polygraph tests (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/firefighter-polygraph\/\" target=\"_blank\">polygraph tests<\/a> or the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"firefighter interview (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/51-firefighter-interview-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\">firefighter interview<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During your time of application, you must not be a wanted\nperson by any law enforcement agency or be under indictment for any type of\ncriminal offense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multiple_Driving_Offenses\"><\/span><strong>Multiple Driving Offenses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While this can vary greatly depending on the department and their rules\/regulations the more driving offenses you have the less your chances of getting hired. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Driving under the influence of alcohol will disqualify you\nfrom becoming a fireman for at least a few years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some fire departments operate on a zero-tolerance policy in matters related to DUIs and similar convictions. It only means that if you have been charged with a previous <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"DUI (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-i-be-a-firefighter-with-a-dui\/\" target=\"_blank\">DUI<\/a>, you should find out what the departments rules are on the subject. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A DUI conviction does not look good on your driving record\nand will only hinder your chances of becoming a fireman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other severe driving offenses such as fleeing from an\naccident scene, reckless driving as well as any other offense that leads to suspension\nof your driving license are usually treated similarly to driving under the\ninfluence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a poor driving record in your history, your application\nwill always be deferred until you can demonstrate at least two years of overall\nimproved driving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also imperative to note that other driving offenses\nsuch as inability or failure to maintain insurance, may also disqualify you\nfrom the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dishonorable_Discharge_from_The_Military\"><\/span><strong>Dishonorable Discharge\nfrom The Military<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prospective firemen who have served their country in the military\nusually have a huge advantage over those who haven\u2019t. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, it is believed that although military veterans\nmay not possess as many certifications as the other regular candidates, they\noffer so much more thanks to their level of experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aspiring firefighters with military backgrounds are usually\nmore mature, regardless of their age. What\u2019s more, they are physically fit and\nunderstand the need for commitment as well as the need to work as a team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are discharged from the military service, there are\na number of ways this can happen. &nbsp;&nbsp;You\ncan be discharged honorably, for medical reasons, dishonorably and so on.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the type of discharge you get significantly affects\nthe quality of life you will get as a civilian. A dishonorable military\ndischarge will almost always automatically bar you from becoming a firefighter.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you didn\u2019t know, an individual with this type of\ndischarge was more than likely found guilty for committing some kind of crime\nor dishonorable act during their time in the military. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you are former military with a dishonorable\ndischarge, just know that you cannot own a firearm, you are not entitled to any\nbenefits and you are likely to have massive problems securing a job in civilian\nsociety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The firefighting community would not usually be interested\nin hiring someone with a dishonorable discharge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, it\u2019s important to mention that this is not a\ncomprehensive list of everything that could get you disqualified from the\nhiring process. Each department is different, and part of those differences are\nthe hiring criteria.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this list as the bare minimum and do your best to keep\nyou record as clean as possible.&nbsp; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone knows that becoming a firefighter can be a long process, but knowing what disqualifies you from &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"5 Immediate Disqualifiers For Aspiring Firefighters\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/5-things-that-will-disqualify-you-from-being-a-firefighter\/#more-2475\" aria-label=\"Read more about 5 Immediate Disqualifiers For Aspiring Firefighters\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2476,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.2 - 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