Firefighter

Firefighter

Salary

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Location

New Hanover County, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600204

Department

FIRE SERVICES

Opening Date

08/05/2026

Closing Date

8/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Position Information

New Hanover County is accepting applications for a full-time firefighter, where duties include protecting life and property by responding to emergencies, securing the scene, extinguishing the fire, salvaging structures and their contents, and providing basic emergency medical care. Other duties include performing maintenance of fire stations, conducting fire pre-plans, and representing Fire Rescue to the public at various events.

New Hanover County Fire Rescue is comprised of a team of dedicated emergency response professionals who work to protect and educate citizens from the threats of fire and other emergencies. Our employees stay committed to the countys model of good governance working 24 hours a day in nine (9) fire/rescue stations, protecting 220 square miles of the county.

New Hanover County is dedicated to the recruitment and recognition of a talented and diverse workforce that is committed to public service. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation, equity, integrity, stewardship and accountability guide the way we conduct ourselves and deliver services to our customers. New Hanover County celebrates diversity in our employees' backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and abilities, while supporting growth opportunities for all. Our talented team has a passion for providing care and services that effect change on the everyday lives of the citizens they encounter. The differences that unite us are a reflection of the community we serve. If this sounds like an organization that models the values you uphold, we invite you to join our team at New Hanover County.

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Hours:

• Rotating 24-hour shifts from 7AM-7AM, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be available to work in emergency situation and report per established department policies.

Salary Information:

The salary for this position begins at $48,678/year or $16.7624/hour. Salary does not reflect compensation for scheduled overtime and holidays. Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.

New Hanover County offers:

• Employer paid 401k contributions;
• Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system;
• Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year;
• Paid parental leave;
• Paid community services leave to give back to our community;
• Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work;
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options;
• Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center;
• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives;
• Opportunities to make a difference in your community;
• And so much more!

Please check out our careers page at www.nhcgov.com/careers for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent, with no experience needed; or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the specific position as listed above.

Licensing/Certification:

Must be obtained no later than one (1) year of employment

• North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
• Firefighter accredited certification through International Fire Services Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or ProBoard (NFPA 1001) or Firefighter II accredited certification through IFSAC or ProBoard (prior edition standard NFPA 1001)
• Emergency Vehicle Driver accredited certification through IFSAC or ProBoard.

Must be obtained no later than eighteen (18) months of employment

• Technical Rescuer Common Passenger Vehicle Technician accredited certification through IFSAC or ProBoard (NFPA Standard 1006, 2021) or Technical Rescuer Vehicle accredited certification through IFSAC or ProBoard (NFPA Chapter 10) or Technical Rescuer VMR accredited certification through IFSAC or ProBoard (NFPA Standard 1006, 2008).

Must be obtained no later than two (2) years of employment

• Technical Rescuer Rope Rescue Technician accredited certification through IFSAC or ProBoard (NFPA standard 1006, 2021) or Technical Rescuer accredited certification through IFSAC or ProBoard (NFPA standard 1006, 2013 editions Chapters 5 & 6) or Technical Rescuer General accredited certification through IFSAC or ProBoard (NFPA standard 1003, 2008 edition) and Technical Rescuer Ropes accredited certification through IFSAC or ProBoard (NFPA Standard 1006, 2008 edition).

What will make your application stand out:

Certifications in the following areas are highly preferred:.

• North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
• Firefighter accredited certification through International Fire Services Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or ProBoard (NFPA 1001) or Firefighter II accredited certification through IFSAC or ProBoard (prior edition standard NFPA 1001)
• Emergency Vehicle Driver accredited certification through IFSAC or ProBoard.
• Technical Rescuer Common Passenger Vehicle Technician accredited certification through IFSAC or ProBoard (NFPA Standard 1006, 2021) or Technical Rescuer Vehicle accredited certification through IFSAC or ProBoard (NFPA Chapter 10) or Technical Rescuer VMR accredited certification through IFSAC or ProBoard (NFPA Standard 1006, 2008).
• Technical Rescuer Rope Rescue Technician accredited certification through IFSAC or ProBoard (NFPA standard 1006, 2021) or Technical Rescuer accredited certification through IFSAC or ProBoard (NFPA standard 1006, 2013 editions Chapters 5 & 6) or Technical Rescuer General accredited certification through IFSAC or ProBoard (NFPA standard 1003, 2008 edition) and Technical Rescuer Ropes accredited certification through IFSAC or ProBoard (NFPA Standard 1006, 2008 edition).

Other Information

Candidate Assessments scheduled may include but are not limited to:

• Ergometrics Video Test
• Physical Agility Assessment (For those in the Academy, this will be done during this time)
• Panel Interviews
• Practical Assessments (For those in the Academy, this will be done during this time)

Candidate References:

• Employment references will be conducted on all applicants being considered for hire. Candidates with previous military experience should attach a copy of their DD-214 (long form) to this application. This will be accepted as one of your employment references.

Application Requirements:

• Candidates are expected to thoroughly complete each relevant section of this application, including documentation of education and relevant experience necessary to determine qualifications. Incomplete information, partially complete information, or applications with omitted information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

If Applicable - Submitted application should include a Fire/EMS certification transcript in the attachments section of this application in order to be considered, if applicable. Please ensure that if you have a Fire/EMS certification transcript it is attached.

For out of state EMT certifications:

Please visit https://www2.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/EMS/resopros.htm and contact NC Office of EMS for specifics as legal recognition of your certification may require written testing, skills testing and/or additional training hours.

For out of state Fire Certifications:

Please visit NC OSFM at https://www.ncosfm.gov/fire-rescue for specifics of state reciprocity. All certifications must meet the NC requirements listed above.

New Hanover County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

New Hanover County offers a competitive benefits package designed to encourage and support your health, well-being and productivity to include

• Employer paid 401k deferred compensation contributions (5% for sworn law enforcement and 2.5% for all other benefits eligible positions);
• Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system;
• Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year;
• Paid parental leave;
• Paid community services leave to give back to our community;
• Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work;
• Medical, dental, vision insurance + many other insurance options;
• Employee assistance program;
• 100% employer paid long term disability;
• Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center which includes a nurse practitioner and physical therapist;
• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives;
• Opportunities to make a difference in your community;
• And so much more!

Benefit options for eligible positions include medical, dental, elective supplemental insurance options including short-term disability, vision, flexible spending accounts, voluntary term life, cancer, accident, and critical illness policies. Employees who elect medical and dental insurance within the specified timelines provided during on-boarding, will have coverage effective on their date of hire. For more information about New Hanover County benefit options, including our benefit rates, please click here.

Please check out our careers page at www.nhcgov.com/careers for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work.

Note: All positions listed as temporary, casual part time, volunteer, and intern are not eligible to receive benefits. Part-time position with fewer than 20 scheduled hours per week will not include benefits.

01

Please indicate the length of your firefighter experience.

• No firefighter experience
• Less than 1 year firefighter experience
• 1 year but fewer than 3 years firefighter experience
• 3 years but fewer than 5 years firefighter experience
• 5 years or more firefighter experience

02

Indicate ALL of the licenses/certifications that you currently hold:

• NC Drivers License
• Firefighter accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board (NFPA 1001) or Firefighter II accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board (prior edition standard NFPA 1001)
• NC or National Registry EMT Certification
• Technical Rescuer accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board (NFPA standard 1006, 2013 edition Chapters 5 & 6) or Technical Rescuer General accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board (NFPA standard 1006, 2008 edition) and Technical Rescuer Ropes accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board (NFPA standard 1006, 2008 edition
• Emergency Vehicle Driver accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board
• Technical Rescuer Vehicle accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board (NFPA Chapter 10) or Technical Rescuer VMR accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board (NFPA standard 1006, 2008)
• None of the above

03

Are you able to work rotating days and/or shifts including holidays?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you available to work extended hours during emergency situations?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a NC Driver License?

• Yes
• No

07

Have you had your drivers license suspended for any reason in the last three years?

• Yes
• No

08

As a reminder, candidates are expected to thoroughly complete each relevant section of this application. Incomplete, partially compete, or omitted information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Have you included all the required information on your application?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer New Hanover County

Address 230 Government Center Drive - Suite 135

Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403

Phone 910-798-7178

910-798-7178

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nhc