Top 52 Firefighter Jobs in North Carolina

FIREFIGHTER I
Town of Chapel Hill, NC —Chapel Hill, NC
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- High school diploma or GED
- Driving
- Free parking
- Paid parental leave
6d
Firefighter Trainee
The City of Asheville —Asheville, NC
- $44,940.32 - $51,064.52 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Word processing
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Lateral Firefighter
Town of Apex, NC —Apex, NC
- $64,679.06 - $83,639.30 a year
- Part-time
- CDL B
- Background check
- Customer service
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Firefighter
City of Shelby —Shelby, NC
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Firefighter/EMT
City of Mount Holly —Mount Holly, NC
- $51,964 - $72,750 a year
- High school diploma or GED
- Mechanical knowledge
- Outdoor work
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
Firefighter
New Hanover County —New Hanover County, NC
- Overtime
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Military encouraged
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
11d
Certified Fire/EMS Professional
City of Greenville, NC —Greenville, NC
- $45,718.40 - $59,696.00 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Firefighter/EMT
Town of Southern Pines —Southern Pines, NC
- $47,000.00 - $67,783.67 a year
- Full-time
- Residential
- 1 year
- Entry level
- On-the-job training
Firefighter
Town of Garner —Garner, NC
- $62,418 a year
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
Quick Apply
11d
District Ranger
State of North Carolina - Agriculture & Consumer Services —Jackson County, NC
- $41,206 - $72,113 a year
- Online Application
- Heavy lifting
- 5 years
- Team management
4d
Fire Officer
Hornets Basketball, LLC —Charlotte, NC
- Part-time
- Entry level
Quick Apply
Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician
Swepsonville Fire Department —Graham, NC
- $65,000 - $65,001 a year
- Full-time
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Quick Apply
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Firefighter I
City of Goldsboro —Goldsboro, NC
- $50,401.27 - $79,634.01 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Driving
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
FIREFIGHTER / EMT - FIREFIGHTER / CERTIFIED - FIREFIGHTER / CADET - (F/T - P/T)
City of Rocky Mount —Rocky Mount, NC
- $17.96 - $18.86 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Opportunities for advancement
NC Coastal Plain Burn Crew Member
The Nature Conservancy —Wilmington, NC
- $19.91 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
8d
Forest Fire Equipment Operator-FFEO
State of North Carolina - Agriculture & Consumer Services —Columbus County, NC
- $37,377 - $65,408 a year
- Online Application
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- CDL
11d
Firefighter
City of Jacksonville, NC —Jacksonville, NC
- $39,982.43 - $54,576.02 a year
- Online Application
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
14d
Firefighter - Information Only
City of Winston-Salem, NC —Winston-Salem, NC
- $44,741 - $51,794 a year
- 12 hour shift
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Paid jury duty
Fire Fighter/EMT
Enka-Candler Fire & Rescue —Candler, NC
- From $61,568 a year
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- 403(b) matching
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
Part-time Firefighter
Piedmont Triad Airport Authority —Greensboro, NC
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Research
- Mid-level

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FIREFIGHTER I

Town of Chapel Hill, NC -
Chapel Hill, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
6 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
401(k) 5% Match
Dependent health insurance coverage
Life insurance

Qualifications

Cardiovascular emergency response
National Incident Management System Introduction (NIMS-700)
Fire apparatus operation
Radio communication systems
High school diploma or GED
Emergency medical trauma care
Driving
Hazardous material handling
Productivity software
Firefighting specialized equipment operation
Hazardous materials incident response
First aid and CPR

Full Job Description

Summary

The purpose of this position is to perform firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical services to protect the life and property of the Citizens of Chapel Hill. This is accomplished by responding to calls for service, delivering public education, attending required mandatory training, maintaining a positive image to the public and maintaining response readiness.

Essential Functions

Responds to emergency incidents as required by departmental policy.
Completes fire control and rescue operations by establishing scene safety; locates hydrants and other sources for water; forces entry into structures; enters burning structures; utilizes systematic search procedures to find victims searches for victims and fire sources; operates hose lines; ventilates smoke from structures; extinguishes fires; examines fire damage and assist in fire investigations; cleans fire scenes; determines safe evacuation paths; and uses equipment and apparatus.
Provides emergency medical services as an Emergency Medical Technician; evaluates and administers care for cardiac, respiratory, allergic conditions and trauma incidents; provides life support; maintains EMS equipment and supplies; and maintains required certifications.
Provides highly specialized rescue and/or firefighting services such as swift water rescue, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue; performs decontamination procedures; participates in drills; demonstrates consistent and thorough knowledge of specialized area; maintains records, logs and reports; and maintains required certifications.
Maintains equipment and facilities by performing daily readiness checks and preventive maintenance; testing fire equipment; maintaining facility’s outdoor appearance; performs weekly equipment checks; and checking hydrants.
Assists with special events and weather-related incidents; educates the public on fire and life safety; educates the public on child safety seats; visits schools and provides education about fire safety procedures and prevention; oversees fire extinguisher classes; maintains necessary certifications and training.
Completes all other duties as assigned.

Supervision

This position has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

Physical Demands

The work typically requires intermittent standing, stooping, climbing, crawling, heavy lifting and carrying. The employee uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity and must be able to exert at least 100 pounds of effort.

Work Environment

The work is typically performed in a variety of environments and locations involving high heat, extreme temperatures, difficult terrain, and varying heights, confined spaces, limited visibility and hazardous atmospheres. Work environments include fire stations, vehicle, and at emergency scenes.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Firefighting, fire suppression and rescue techniques.
Fire apparatus and equipment.
Department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Streets and other local geography.
Emergency driving practices and laws.
Hazardous materials.
First-aid and CPR.
Radio usage and procedure.

Ability to:

Successfully complete NFPA Annual Firefighter Physical
Work successfully in a team environment and in high stress situations.
Use web-based software systems.
Use Microsoft Office tools relevant to the position.
Solve problems and make sound decisions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Model behavior that is consistent with our values of RESPECT.

Education

A high School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

Firefighter I – Completion of the Chapel Hill Fire Department Recruit academy. If laterally hired, must meet the certification requirements of the CHFD.

Firefighter I requirements:

Must meet and maintain all requirements of Firefighter Recruit as well as:

NC Firefighter Certification
NC Hazardous Materials Operations
NC EMT or National Registry EMT
- NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
- Child Passenger Safety Seat Technician
- The employee will be given 18 months to obtain this certification if it is not already acquired.
- NC Technical Rescuer
- The employee will be given 18 months to obtain this certification if it is not acquired.

Supplemental Information

You may be randomly drug tested while on the job.

You will be subject to the Safe Driving and Accident Policy.

The Town of Chapel Hill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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