TOWN OF SPRING LAKE

HUMAN RESOURCES 

EMPLOYMENT OPENING

FIREFIGHTER II

SALARY GRADE 88       SALARY RANGE             $31,891 - $47,837

The Fire Department is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a full-time Firefighter. All welcome to apply if they meet the minimum qualifications required. This posting is for six (6) Firefighter positions.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Emergency Response; Fire Suppression and Rescue, including entry, ventilation, salvage work, containment of hazardous materials;
• Fire clean up and overhaul;
• Operation of fire apparatus;
• Maintenance of fire apparatus, equipment, station, and grounds;
• Participation in continuing training and instruction program through individual study of technical materials and attendance at scheduled training drills, classes, and meetings;
• Ability to wear all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment);
• Ability to handle stressful situations;
• Participation in Fire and Life Safety Education programs provided to businesses, groups, daycares, etc.
• Flexible availability for rotating shifts; shift work schedule is 48 on/96 off.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required;
• North Carolina Firefighter Level II Certification (IFSAC) required;
• North Carolina EMT-Basic License required;
• North Carolina Hazardous Materials Level I certification (IFSAC) required;
• North Carolina Emergency Vehicle Driver certification required;
• North Carolina Technical Rescuer: General certification (NFPA 1006, 2013 edition) (IFSAC) required
• North Carolina Driver/Operator Pump and Aerial certified (IFSAC) preferred;
• Child Passenger Safety Seat Technician certification preferred or must be obtained within one year from date of hire;
• Infection Control preferred or must be obtained within one year of hire date;
• Ability to obtain North Carolina Class B Driver License within prescribed time frame; Valid North Carolina Class C Drivers License Required. Must have an Acceptable driving record;

Supplemental Information:

Successful completion of a physical examination including drug and alcohol screening, criminal background check, and driving record are required as a condition of employment.

Position Open: September 30^th, 2019

Position Closes: October 14^th, 2019 at 5pm.

Plan to fill six (6) positions from this announcement.

This Agency Seeks Diversity in the Workplace.

The Town of Spring Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications Available at: 

http://www.spring-lake.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/UPDATED-EmploymentApplicationUpdated-June-2019-fillable.pdf