Fire Fighter Permit Check List
To obtain a commercial restricted fire fighter permit you must:
Be 21 years of age to drive commercial vehicles for hire outside California, or 18 years of age to drive for hire, within California, or 16 years of age as a volunteer fire fighter only (may not drive for hire) and may not drive outside of California. (VC §12515) (VC §12516)
Complete a Commercial Driver License Application form (DL 44C). To obtain this form by mail, call DMV's automated phone service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-777-0133.
Complete a 10 Year History Record Check form (DL 939) if you have been issued a driver license in the same or different name to operate any type of motor vehicle in another state or other jurisdiction within the previous ten years.
Present an acceptable birth date/legal presence document.
Provide your social security number.
Provide your true full name.
Submit a valid Medical Examination Report (DL 51) for a commercial fire fighter permit. To obtain this form by mail, call DMV's automated phone service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-777-0133.
Effective October 1, 2004, DMV will accept only a Medical Examination Report (DL 51) with a revision date of 2/2004 or later, or a current medical form (containing the new blood pressure guidelines) approved by the Federal Highway Administration or the Federal Aviation Administration.
Submit a valid Health Questionnaire (DL 546) for a noncommercial fire fighter permit.
Study for the written test.