Firefighter

Salary : $46,262.32 - $60,140.91 Annually
Location : Jacksonville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: Dec 2025
Department: Emergency Responder Services
Opening Date: 12/10/2025
Closing Date: Continuous


Job Description
Performs technical work providing firefighting, rescue, vehicle extrication, and emergency medical services, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Fire and Rescue Division Head and Station Chief.

Our core values-Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty -are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve.


THIS IS A FULL TIME POSITION AND IS ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS.
Position Responsibilities

• Responds to incidents and disasters as a firefighter; performs necessary work related to fire suppression.
• Responds to incidents and disasters to provide vehicle extrication and rescue services.
• If certified as an EMT-B, provides basic life support techniques and first aid procedures based on patient assessment and in accordance with established guidelines and written or verbal instructions from physicians.
• Maintains and operates emergency vehicles and equipment to include daily truck check-offs, reporting of vehicle and equipment deficiencies, cleaning of vehicle and equipment, minor equipment maintenance, and station duties.
• Enters incident reports, training, and any other information deemed necessary into a data base; files reports and records; maintains departmental data.
• Participates in and conducts educational programs to promote all hazard preparation to include life safety and fire prevention.
• Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member.
• Performs related tasks as required

Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of firefighting methods and techniques; county geography and locations of roads and streets; and knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in extrication of patients and accident victims. Thorough knowledge of emergency medical care techniques and procedures; thorough knowledge of basic life support methods, procedures, and equipment; thorough knowledge of medical terminology; thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, practices, techniques, and equipment required for emergency medical treatment. Ability to perform duties in accordance with established fire command and emergency procedures and techniques, ability to work with a diverse socio-economic population, based on the unique situations encountered; ability to respond quickly and calmly in emergencies and stressful situations; ability to drive safely in adverse conditions and according to motor vehicle laws; ability to communicate effectively in a tactful and firm manner with the public; ability to deal with stress and death and dying patients; ability to accurately record services provided on required forms; ability to work with co- workers, law enforcement personnel, other fire and rescue agencies, medical personnel, patients and the general public; ability to maintain vehicles, equipment and facilities; ability to maintain confidentiality of patient contact; ability to operate a personal computer and standard office productivity software; ability to perform general emergency medical treatment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements
High school diploma or GED with coursework in firefighting and rescue services, along with a minimum of 1 years documented experience with a fire rescue agency in which you performed the tasks listed above.


Valid driver's license.
Must possess the following certifications:

North Carolina Firefighter II; North Carolina Vehicle Rescue (VR); North Carolina Emergency Vehicle Driver (EVD); Class B Driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina (if out of state, must be equivalent) or be able to obtain within 30 days; NIMS Incident Command System (ICS) Levels 100, 200 and 700; CPR BLS Provider. Preferred certifications: NC Driver Operator, North Carolina EMT-B or Emergency Medical Responder.

Pre-employment candidate testing:


* Physical and agility test


Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget and market considerations.

If applicable, your final transcript showing the date your degree was awarded and/or any required certificates or licenses listed in the application must be uploaded with your application, even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application.
Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including:

North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System
Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.

NC401k
The County contributes 1% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 4%.

Vacation Leave
Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases.


Sick Leave
Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.


Paid Holidays
County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners may adjust the holiday schedule as deemed necessary.

For more information, please visit and click on the Benefits tab.
01


Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

02


How many years of rescue and firefighting experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months- 2 years
• 2 years- 5 years
• 5 or more years experience

03


Please select the certifications you currently hold:

• Firefighter II Certification
• Emergency Vehicle Driver (EVD) certification
• Vehicle Rescue (VR) certification
• NIMS Incident Command System (ICS) Level 100
• NIMS Incident Command System (ICS) Level 200
• NIMS Incident Command System (ICS) Level 700
• CPR and BLS
• EMT-B
• NC Driver Operator

04


Do you have a valid NC Class B Driver's license (or out of state equivilant) or able to obtain it within 30 days of hire?

• Yes
• No

05


Have you uploaded your final transcript showing the date that your degree was awarded and any required certificates or licenses? This must be done even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application.

• Yes
• No

06


Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

07


Onslow County's Core Values are REACH- Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty. Which of these values resonates with you the most and why?
Required Question