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[kw41716]

i filled out my app to take my fire test in November , and a rule was you can’t be a drug addict or be on any type of drugs/meds .... what am i suppose to do ?!

[gogogirl]

Wow, you're a firefighter?

[kw41716 in reply to gogogirl]

gonna be yes !

[kw41716 in reply to kw41716]

i go november 15th to see if i qualify

[Agora1 in reply to kw41716]

Hi kw41716, Good Luck on November 15th, you've got my support.

Former Female Certified Paramedic (Chicago)

[gogogirl]

Good luck! We know someone who is a long time firefighter.

[kw41716 in reply to gogogirl]

thank you ! and that’s awesome

[one-love]

Relax dude you are fine I myself am in the fire service and know plenty of other firefighters that take meds as long as you have a valid RX your fine. I have an RX for xanax so I'm sure you will be fine as long as the meds you are taking are yours. Shoot I know some fire departments that allow there firefighters to use medical marijuana as long as they have a valid RX and live in a state were it's legal and use it off duty. So I'm sure you will be ok. Good luck on your test

[Justswimming]

Well its prescription how can they discriminate ?

[Justswimming]

My grandfather was firefighter in NYC..all the best..you'll crush the test

[TAPNewEngland]

Go through the application process and see what happens. Do some research as the ADAA Act may apply to you. I am a civilian working for a local police department and I can do my job. Happy to say that I'm the top performer in what I am doing out of three people. Everyone has their issues and don't let this stop you. If you want to be a firefighter, than you will be one of the best.