Comments on: Can I become a fireman with a Drug Paraphernalia Conviction? http://kingsportfire.com/fireman/can-i-become-a-fireman-with-a-drug-paraphernalia-conviction Mon, 21 May 2012 23:26:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: The Professor http://kingsportfire.com/fireman/can-i-become-a-fireman-with-a-drug-paraphernalia-conviction/comment-page-1#comment-6507 The Professor Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:15:59 +0000 http://kingsportfire.com/fireman/can-i-become-a-fireman-with-a-drug-paraphernalia-conviction#comment-6507 There is no absolute "yes" or "no" answer to this question, Ryan. Some departments probably have hard-and-fast rules that would prohibit hiring you. Others will merely take it into consideration. It is certainly a strike against you, but anyone who tells you that it will absolutely prevent you from becoming a fireman, anywhere, is making too strong a statement. Recognize that attitudes toward marijuana vary greatly across our country. In California it is practically legal. In Salt Lake City, Utah, it is quite a different story. In most states, misdemeanors can be expunged after five years of squeaky-clean living. Good luck!<br><b>References : </b><br> There is no absolute "yes" or "no" answer to this question, Ryan. Some departments probably have hard-and-fast rules that would prohibit hiring you. Others will merely take it into consideration.

It is certainly a strike against you, but anyone who tells you that it will absolutely prevent you from becoming a fireman, anywhere, is making too strong a statement.

Recognize that attitudes toward marijuana vary greatly across our country. In California it is practically legal. In Salt Lake City, Utah, it is quite a different story.

In most states, misdemeanors can be expunged after five years of squeaky-clean living.

Good luck!
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