If you're interested in preparing for emergency events and love putting out fires as part of your job, explore this exciting opportunity with Cabarrus County Government as the next Emergency Management Director to see if it could be the right fit for you.

The Cabarrus County Emergency Management and Fire Service Department is actively seeking an experienced Emergency Management Director to assist in in the planning, directing, and oversight of the emergency management and fire services staff and operations for the mitigation against, preparedness for, response to, and recovery from major emergencies.

Cabarrus County Emergency Management is responsible for coordinating all activities necessary to protect Cabarrus County residents from natural disasters, manmade disasters, and other emergencies that threaten the County. The Emergency Management Director coordinates Emergency Management Services for the County by providing leadership, planning, education, and resources to protect lives, property, and the environment.

Cabarrus County Fire Services Division provides fire preventive services to the county through education, code enforcement, and investigative activities. Our office reviews construction documents, issues permits and inspects occupancies according to the NC Fire Code.  The Fire Services Division coordinates with local Fire Service providers to ensure adequate and efficient service delivery. This is accomplished through contracts with volunteer and municipal Fire Service providers, as well as a county Fire Manpower Response Unit. The Fire Manpower Response Unit along with our Staffing Grant program are in place to help augment and maintain a level of protection when volunteer response is reduced due to decreased availability.

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