Firefighter - Public Safety

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Closed - no longer accepting applications
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Fire Engine and Old Courthouse

Great Benefits: Retirement, Health Insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance. 401K, 457, Annual and Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays and more! 

Responding to emergency fire, medical, vehicle accident, and related situations; participating in fire suppression, vehicle extraction, and rescue; maintaining equipment and facilities; continuing training and instruction. Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fires, including rescue, entry, ventilating, salvage work, containment of hazardous materials, traffic control, crowd control, etc.; Performs overhaul work; assists in maintaining fire apparatus and equipment and cleaning fire station grounds; inspects, cleans and maintains fire hose pumps, hydrants,  assists with preplanning and inspection activities; conducts smoke alarm inspections and installations. North Carolina Fire Fighter Certification is preferred, but not mandatory. The applicant must possess a high school diploma, or equivalent, be able to obtain a class B driver’s license, meet OSHA requirements, and successfully complete a physical fitness/agility assessment.  Upon hire, applicant must successfully complete the field-training program. Firefighters will work a 24-hour on/48 hour off schedule.  The pay range for this position is $39,755 - $59,632. Open until filled. 

Applications may be obtained online here or at the Human Resources Department, Morganton City Hall, 305 E. Union Street, Suite A-100, Morganton, NC.  Phone (828) 438-5253 

EOE/ADA. The City of Morganton is striving for inclusive and diverse employee opportunities.  We value and strive for a diverse employee population to represent the Citizens that we serve.