Everyone makes mistakes, and when these mistakes lead to a criminal record, they can make it much harder to find employment. However, a criminal record doesn’t always mean the end of someone’s chance to become a firefighter. Although some criminal convictions in New York disqualify a person from holding public office (including as a firefighter), there are ways to have this prohibition lifted. A person who has received a Certificate of Good Conduct or whose criminal record has been sealed can still become a firefighter.
Becoming a Firefighter in New York with a Criminal Record