All applicants are required to meet minimum requirements to become
a firefighter in the City of Norfolk as set forth by the Norfolk Civil Service Commission.
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION – High School Diploma or GED.
AGE – Be a minimum of 18 years of age.
MILITARY SERVICE (Applies to Veterans Only) – Military veterans of the Armed Forces must present proof of an Honorable Discharge.
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS LICENSE – Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and the ability to qualify for a Virginia Division of Motor Vehicle Operators License. The applicant’s right to operate a vehicle cannot be under suspension.
