The Bay Leaf Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Firefighter.

Application Deadline:   November 27, 2015

This staff position will normally work (4) 12-hour days per week.  The staff position may be required to attend scheduled departmental training classes and meetings at night.  Work schedule is subject to change based upon the departmental needs as identified by the Board of Directors and/or Fire Chief. 

Education/Knowledge:  Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes.  High school diploma or GED required.  Associates or Bachelors’ degree preferred.

Experience Requirements:  None required.  Experience in a volunteer or combination fire department preferred.

Brief Description:         Full-Time Firefighter              

The purpose of this position is to provide rapid fire-suppression response to protect life and property by controlling and extinguishing fires.  This position maintains firefighting equipment; provides training to the general public on community risk reduction; and responds to medical emergencies and after-effects of hazardous weather.  Work is performed under regular supervision within a fire company on an assigned shift. 

This position requires the employee to perform multifunctional roles and encompasses the many responsibilities required on an emergency scene, as well as the daily tasks of maintaining a fire station and the affiliated equipment.  These responsibilities include, but are not limited to: emergency and non-emergency response to Fire, EMS, Rescue, and other requests for service; facilities and equipment maintenance; pre-fire planning; public fire education; district information maintenance; and other duties as specified by the fire department Board of Directors, Fire Chief, and/or Immediate Supervisor.

Tentative Employment Start Date:   January 1, 2016       Salary Range:   $30,400 - $45,600  

Bay Leaf Volunteer Fire Department Employment Requirements:               

·         At least 21 years old

·         NC Firefighter Level I and II

·         NC Hazardous Materials Level 1 Responder

·         NC Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

·         NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800

·         NC Class B Driver’s License (within 1-year of employment)

Employment Benefit Package:

·         Health and Dental Insurance coverage. 

·         Life Insurance coverage

·         Accident/Sickness Supplemental Insurance Coverage

·         North Carolina Local Government Retirement

·         North Carolina 401K (Optional 457K Plan)

·         North Carolina Fire and Rescue Squad Workers’ Pension Fund

·         Longevity Plan

·         Paid Holiday Leave

·         Paid Vacation Leave

·         Paid Sick Leave

Application Process:

·         Cover Letter and Resume

·         NC PD107 Application (Available at www.bayleaffire.com)

·         Background Check Release (Available at www.bayleaffire.com)

·         Written Test

·         Physical Agility Test

·         Committee Interview

·         Fire Chief Interview

To be considered for employment, you must submit your resume along with a cover letter, the NC PD107 application, and supporting documentation reflecting that you meet the Employment Requirements stated above.  Please submit the required information to Mrs. Kathleen Pitz – Administrative Assistant, Bay Leaf Volunteer Fire Department, 11713 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC  27614.  Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a medical evaluation, drug test and background check.