Firefighter/EMT – Full-Time
Enka-Candler Fire & Rescue
Candler, North Carolina
Application Deadline: August 24, 2026
Enka-Candler Fire & Rescue is seeking motivated, professional, and service-oriented individuals to join our team as Full-Time Firefighter/EMTs. Our department proudly maintains an ISO Class 2 rating and is committed to providing exceptional emergency services through aggressive firefighting tactics, advanced rescue capabilities, and outstanding customer service to our community.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to serve in a progressive department that values training, teamwork, and professional development.
Starting Salary
$61,568 annually
Position Overview
Firefighter/EMTs are responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergency incidents while providing fire suppression, emergency medical care, rescue operations, and public service. Members are expected to work as part of a highly trained team dedicated to protecting life and property.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Structural firefighting utilizing aggressive fire attack strategies
- Emergency medical response and patient care
- Motor vehicle accident response and extrication
- Trench rescue operations
- Wildland firefighting
- Swift water rescue response
- Fire prevention and public education
- Station maintenance and daily operational duties
- Apparatus and equipment inspection, maintenance, and testing
- Community assistance and public service initiatives
- Participation in training, drills, and continuing education
- Responding to additional rescue and emergency incidents as assigned
- Performing all other duties expected of a professional firefighter
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess a valid driver's license
- Hold a current North Carolina EMT certification through NCOEMS or National Registry (NREMT)
- Hold Firefighter II certification meeting NFPA 1001 standards through IFSAC or Pro Board
- Hold North Carolina Hazardous Materials Level I Responder certification meeting NFPA 472 standards through IFSAC or Pro Board
Employment Requirements
Selected applicants must successfully complete:
- Criminal background investigation
- Drug screening
- Written Firefighter II examination
- EMS medical scenario evaluation
- Physical agility assessment
- Oral interview
Benefits
Enka-Candler Fire & Rescue offers an excellent benefits package including:
- 6% employer match into a 403(b) retirement plan
- 12% supplemental retirement contribution fully funded by the department
- 5% salary increases at the 6-month, 1-year, and 2-year marks upon successful completion of required performance benchmarks
- Employer-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid short-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid Group Criticalillness
- Group Accidental insurance offered
- $500 per month toward dependent/family health insurance coverage
- Guaranteed overtime through a Modified LA Schedule
- Additional overtime opportunities available to support operational staffing
Why Enka-Candler Fire & Rescue?
At Enka-Candler Fire & Rescue, you'll join a department committed to excellence, aggressive fire suppression, progressive training, and providing the highest level of service to our community. We invest in our personnel and provide opportunities for continued professional growth while fostering a culture built on teamwork, integrity, and dedication.
How to Apply
Applications are available at enkafire.org.
Completed applications and required documentation should be emailed to:
[email protected]
Application Deadline: August 24, 2026.
Pay: From $61,568.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 457(b)
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you 18 years of age or older?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- EMT-B (Required)
- Drivers License (Required)
- Class B non CDL (Preferred)
- FireFighter II NFPA std: 1001 IFSAC or Pro Board (Required)
- Hazmet Level 1 Responder NFPA std: 472 IFSAC or Pro Board e (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Candler, NC 28715 (Required)
Work Location: In person
