Firefighter Job at GovernmentJobs.com, Fayetteville, NC

  • GovernmentJobs.com
  • Fayetteville, NC

Job Description

Firefighter PositionThe Fayetteville Fire Department is currently accepting applications for certified and non-certified applicants. Applicants must submit an online application before 4:00 PM on Friday, September 25, 2026. Starting salary for inexperienced/entry level Firefighters: $45,000/year. Candidates must be available for hire upon receipt of a contingent offer in order to be considered. Position Requirements:Must be 18 years of age on or before September 25, 2026.Must be eligible to work in the United States.Must have no felony and limited misdemeanor convictions.Must possess a valid driver's license and, if out of state, be able to obtain a North Carolina driver's license appropriate for vehicle operating within 30 days of employment.Must have no loss of license within the past year and an acceptable driving record in accordance with the City of Fayetteville Driving Standard.Must be in good physical condition as required by the essential job functions and be willing to submit to drug screening and a complete physical (upon conditional offer of employment and while employed).Must be able to meet standards for NC EMT certification within one year of employment.Candidates who hold specific certifications prior to hire and meet additional specific criterion may apply as a Certified-Inexperienced applicant. Certified-Inexperienced Requirements:Must meet all previously identified position requirements.Must possess a NC Firefighter II certification (must meet ProBoard/ IFSAC accreditation).Must possess Hazardous Materials Operations certification (must meet Proboard/IFSAC accreditation).Must possess a current State of North Carolina EMT certificationMust possess a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.Certified-Inexperienced Firefighter starting salary: $46,700/Year. Starting salary for Certified-Inexperienced applicants will be based upon verification of certifications.Experienced candidates who are able to demonstrate previous fire service career experience, and meet additional specific criterion may apply as a Lateral Hire applicant. In order to qualify as a Lateral Hire Firefighter, at the time of application, applicants must be:Currently employed as a paid full time firefighter employed by a state, county, or municipal fire department; ORA retired firefighter who voluntarily separated (within the last 12 months) as a paid full-time firefighter from a state, county, or municipal fire department; ORA former paid firefighter who separated (within the last 12 months) as a result of lay-offs from full time employment by a state, county, or municipal fire department; WITHA minimum of two years firefighting experience while employed as a paid full-time firefighter by a state, county, or municipal fire department.Lateral Hire Requirements:Must meet all previously identified position requirements.Must possess a NC Firefighter II certification (must meet ProBoard/ IFSAC accreditation).Must possess Hazardous Materials Operations certification (must meet Proboard/IFSAC accreditation).Must possess a current State of North Carolina or EMT certificationMust possess a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.Lateral Hire Firefighter starting salary range: $48,400 - $52,310/Year. Starting salary for Lateral Hire applicants will be based upon verification of previous experience, completion of higher education, fire service certifications and alignment with the FFD Career Development program.Participation in each step of the process is by invitation only. Candidates will be notified via e-mail of the specific date, time and location for each step of the selection process. Anticipated Written Exam Dates: Thursday, October 15, 2026 Friday, October 16, 2026 Saturday, October 17, 2026 Written Exam Location: TBD Anticipated Practice Physical Ability Test date: Tuesday, November 03, 2026 Anticipated Physical Ability Test dates: Wednesday, November 04, 2026 - Saturday, November 07, 2026Candidates must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the complete job description, unassisted, at a pace and performance level consistent with the bona-fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) requirements. This requires a high level of physical ability to include vision, hearing, speaking, flexibility, strength, etc. An Equal Opportunity Employer

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