The Northern Wake Fire Department is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter.

Application Deadline: September 11, 2020 @ 5:00pm

Work schedule assignments are subject to departmental staffing needs as identified by the Fire Chief.

Educational Requirements: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Associates or Bachelors’ degree preferred.

Experience Requirements: Experience in a volunteer or combination fire department preferred.

Job Description: Firefighter

The position of Firefighter requires the employee to perform a myriad of different tasks. This role encompasses the many responsibilities required on an emergency scene, as well as the daily tasks of maintaining a fire station and the affiliated apparatus and 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-incident planning; community risk reduction; district information maintenance; and other duties as specified by the Fire Chief and/or Immediate Supervisor.

Tentative Employment Start Date: October 1, 2020

Base Compensation: $38,540 Plus Overtime and Holiday Pay

Northern Wake Fire Department Employment Requirements:

• Firefighter Level I and II (NFPA 1001)(IFSAC, ProBoard, DOD)
• Hazardous Materials Responder Level 1 (NFPA 472 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120)(IFSAC, ProBoard, DOD)
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 (meeting objectives of NFPA 1561)
• NC EMT
• Blood-borne Pathogens Training (meeting objectives of NFPA 1581 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030)
• NC Classified “B” or CDL “B” license within 6-months of employment
  

Employment Benefit Package:
• Health and Dental Insurance coverage.
• Life Insurance coverage
• Accident/Sickness Supplemental Insurance Coverage
• North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement
• North Carolina 401K (Optional 457K Plan)
• North Carolina Fire and Rescue Squad Pension Fund
• Longevity Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Paid Sick Leave