{"id":2646,"date":"2019-11-13T16:58:29","date_gmt":"2019-11-13T16:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=2646"},"modified":"2019-11-22T18:14:33","modified_gmt":"2019-11-22T18:14:33","slug":"do-you-need-a-cdl-to-drive-a-firetruck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/do-you-need-a-cdl-to-drive-a-firetruck\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need A CDL To Drive A Firetruck?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever been to a parade undoubtedly, you\u2019ve seen firefighters in their truck.&nbsp; But, have you ever wondered if you need a CDL to drive a firetruck?&nbsp; If you have you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, will explain why CDL isn\u2019t mandatory while\nalso discussing some other important considerations about your driving skills\nand training. Just because you are exempt from needing a commercial driver\u2019s\nlicense, that doesn\u2019t mean that you don\u2019t need plenty of training. <\/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-6615e5238be5c\" 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-6615e5238be5c\" 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\/do-you-need-a-cdl-to-drive-a-firetruck\/#So_do_you_need_a_CDL_to_drive_a_firetruck\" title=\"So, do you need a CDL to drive a firetruck?\">So, do you need a CDL to drive a firetruck?<\/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\/do-you-need-a-cdl-to-drive-a-firetruck\/#So_what_standards_are_in_place_for_driving_a_firetruck\" title=\"So what standards are\nin place for driving a firetruck?\">So what standards are\nin place for driving a firetruck?<\/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\/do-you-need-a-cdl-to-drive-a-firetruck\/#A_clean_driving_record_is_most_important\" title=\"A clean driving\nrecord is most important\">A clean driving\nrecord is most important<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_do_you_need_a_CDL_to_drive_a_firetruck\"><\/span><strong><em>So, do you need a CDL to drive a firetruck?<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No, it is not necessary to have a CDL in order to drive any fire apparatus. This is because fire trucks are not classed as commercial vehicles. &nbsp;Therefore, there is a federal exemption that allows firefighters to operate the various apparatus without the need for any special drivers\u2019 licenses. Anyone that is on-call at the station to attend a fire or medical emergency can drive to the incident under their normal driver\u2019s license. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, a commercial vehicle is one that is part of a\nfleet, can carry more than 15 people and weighs over 26,000 pounds. This isn\u2019t\nalways the case with <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-much-do-fire-trucks-weigh-a-detailed-comparison\/\">fire trucks<\/a> because of their range of sizes and functions\n\u2013 as well as the lack of a \u201cfleet\u201d in some volunteer departments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the minimum requirements that you will see when\napplying to become a firefighter in the need for a valid state driver\u2019s\nlicense. What is interesting here is that this relates to a standard state\nlicense that you would need to drive a car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might look at this and wonder how you can work as a\nfirefighter, drive a fire truck and work other pieces of apparatus without\nsomething more heavy-duty. Can you really carry out your duties as a\nfirefighter without a CDL? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So why is there so much confusion when we read about\nfirefighter driver\u2019s license requirements online? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The confusion stems from some of the different state laws\nthat affect firefighters and the requirements of individual fire departments.\nFor example, you could apply for a role in a small department in your state and\nnever hear about CDL training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, you could find that some departments are more eager for\ntheir recruits to have a CDL and offer this as on-the-job training. Some\nfirefighters and fire chiefs on forum swill give their opinion on the benefits\nof CDL training for firefighters handling large trucks instead of providing the\nfact \u2013 which is that it is not mandatory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, it all comes down to the training and\nexpectations of the department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These state laws and individual expectations by departments\ncan make things confusing when applying. So, it really is best to talk to your\nlocal department about their own expectations to clear things up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, these local differences are understandable when you consider that each department has its own way of doing things, its own apparatus and its own crew with a certain skill set. We can\u2019t expect a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"volunteer firefighters (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/7-benefits-to-becoming-a-volunteer-firefighter\/\" target=\"_blank\">volunteer firefighters<\/a> on a department with a couple of engines, a ladder and a small ambulance to only hire CDL-licensed firefighters if they don\u2019t have to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These engines aren\u2019t commercial, they might not even be that\nbig in tonnage, but they are essential for the health and safety of the\ncommunity. It is better that more firefighters can work with them than less,\neven if that means a lack of official licensing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_what_standards_are_in_place_for_driving_a_firetruck\"><\/span><strong>So what standards are\nin place for driving a firetruck?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This all makes it sound like the fire service has quite\nrelaxed rules and training requirements when it comes to handling engines and\nother apparatus. This isn\u2019t the case at all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No firefighter is going to be able to get out of their <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/probationary-firefighter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"probationary period (opens in a new tab)\">probationary period<\/a> if they don\u2019t complete their necessary equipment training. This means learning how to handle everything at the station in a properly, including the trucks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Training will focus on the equipment, engines and other\ntools owned by the station. Everyone must become proficient in working with\nthem. If the department acquires something new, everyone will undergo the\ntraining on how to use it regardless of previous experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those that obtain their <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"firefighter 1 and 2 certifications (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/the-difference-between-firefighter-1-and-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">firefighter 1 and 2 certifications<\/a> will have sufficient knowledge that eliminates the need for any additional CDL training or other licenses for operating fire apparatus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In most <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fire academies (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/find-fire-academy\/\" target=\"_blank\">fire academies<\/a> there is a module that covers operating emergencies.&nbsp; Those that progress with their training to become a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"engineer\/operator (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/what-is-a-firefighter-engineer\/\" target=\"_blank\">engineer\/operator<\/a>, which involves more skills and safety checks of the vehicle, will expand on their knowledge accordingly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If firefighters were to gain a CDL license independently or do so before they reach the minimum age to join, fire departments wouldn\u2019t necessarily give them any preference points or special treatment during 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>. Quite frankly, there are more important skills to learn about the apparatus, strategies and fire suppression more generally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_clean_driving_record_is_most_important\"><\/span><strong>A clean driving\nrecord is most important<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A final point to mention here is that while specific\nlicenses like the CDL aren\u2019t essential, a clean driver\u2019s license and good\ndriving record are. It is more important to have a group of safe, responsible\nfirefighters in the trucks with a standard state license than a couple with a\nCDL license that might not be so reliable behind the wheel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It still takes a lot of skill and care to drive these\nthings. You need to be conscious of others on the road and your crew members in\nthe truck. You need to be able to concentrate on the road, maintain the right\nspeed and always operate apparatus with due regard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may all sound like common sense to most firefighters, but you might be surprised at some of the stories of reckless and even <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"drunk-driving in the fire service (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-i-be-a-firefighter-with-a-dui\/\" target=\"_blank\">drunk-driving in the fire service<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why firefighters will take the time to run a\nbackground check on your license and make sure that you have a good history.\nThey want to know if you have any offenses for speeding, DUIs or other traffic\nviolations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even something minor from your early years driving as a teen\ncould come back to haunt you hear. A DUI could wipe out any chance of a\nsuccessful application for a number of years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need a CDL as a firefighter, but you still need\nthe right training and skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, if you&#8217;ve been wondering whether or not you need a CDL to drive a firetruck, it isn\u2019t mandatory. These vehicles are exempt so that more firefighters can handle them as long as they have the right fire training and driving skills to do so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a clean driver\u2019s license in your state, strong\nskills on the road and the willingness to go through the appropriate training,\nyou can drive a fire truck when you complete your firefighter training. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever been to a parade undoubtedly, you\u2019ve seen firefighters in their truck.&nbsp; But, have you &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Do You Need A CDL To Drive A Firetruck?\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/do-you-need-a-cdl-to-drive-a-firetruck\/#more-2646\" aria-label=\"Read more about Do You Need A CDL To Drive A Firetruck?\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2647,"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 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Do You Need A CDL To Drive A Firetruck? 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