Firefighter

Hiring Range: $57,622 - $72,027 depending upon qualifications.

Town of Cornelius offers an impressive benefits package with Total Rewards upwards of $97,000 including:

• 48/96 Schedule
• Employer paid health, dental, & vision with discounts for dependents
• Employer paid life insurance equal to 1x annual salary
• Employer paid Retiree Healthcare after 20 years of service to Town of Cornelius
• Impressive residency incentive for Cornelius citizens who work for the town
• Enrollment in the NC Local Government Retirement System
• 5% contribution to 401K
• 5% salary increase after 1st year
• $1500 sign on bonus
• Posted salary does not include an additional amount of guaranteed OT

Applicants MUST submit:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Uploaded copies or transcript of ALL certifications

An area is provided in the application process to upload documents. Please be prepared to upload your documents before you begin the application. Applications that do not contain ALL requirements will be considered incomplete and not eligible for further consideration.

Job Summary

This position protects life and property by performing fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, fire prevention, and public education activities, and other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

Works under the direct supervision of a Captain, Lieutenant, or Acting Officer

Education and Experience - The following are REQUIRED. Applicants who do not meet the requirements will not be considered.

• Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• NC Certification as a Firefighter NFPA 1001, 2013 or 2019 Edition
• NC EMT Certification
• NC Emergency Vehicle Driver

Essential Duties

(Any one position may not include all of the tasks listed, nor do the examples necessarily include all of the tasks performed.)

• Responds to alarms and participates in incident response including firefighting operations, operation of fire apparatus and other equipment as required; responds and participates in remediation activities of hazardous materials, and other related incidents; responds to emergency medical incidents and provides EMT - Basic services; responds and provides technical rescue services.
• Responds to alarms and participates in incident response including firefighting operations, operation of fire apparatus and other equipment as required; responds and participates in remediation activities of hazardous materials, and other related incidents; responds to emergency medical incidents and provides EMT - Basic services; responds and provides technical rescue services.
• Writes reports accurately and in a timely manner, documenting incident data, patient assessment, and patient treatment.
• Operates radio and other communications equipment
• Participates in the development of Quick Access Plans, hydrant maintenance, and other assigned duties or special projects.
• Performs minor repairs as needed to apparatus and equipment.
• Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of the stations, facilities, and equipment; cleans walls, floors, carpet, kitchen, restrooms, and all other parts of each station; cleans, washes, polishes, maintains, and tests fire apparatus and equipment.
• Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics.
• Participates in training exercises, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
• Participates in physical fitness
• Maintains required certifications.
• Maintains positive working relationships with the public, other departments, town staff and CLFR members.
• Carries out duties in conformance with department policy.
• Operates driving apparatus, operating pumps, and related equipment,

Peripheral Duties

• Interacts with, supports, and assists CLFR members as directed by the chain of command.
• Assists in training in training new members as assigned
• Assume duties as Apparatus Engineer, as assigned
• Maintains knowledge and competency of current trends in the field.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of:
  • Fire suppression and prevention principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment
  • Firefighting, rescue, and EMS techniques, practices, and standards
  • All department vehicles and equipment capabilities, as well as good working knowledge of vehicle and power tool mechanics and operation
  • NC State Laws pertaining to fire department operations and activity
  • The CLFR district and types of occupancies
• Ability To:
  • Apply standard firefighting techniques to specific situations
  • Follow verbal and written instructions
  • Handle stressful situations
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and written
  • Establish effective working relationships with members, other agencies, and the public
  • Handle all physical requirements of the job
  • Perform strenuous or peak physical efforts during emergency, non-emergency, and/or training activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold, and smoke.
  • Work effectively with other CLFR members, Officers, and the public.
  • Meet special requirements as listed

Special Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have no felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history.
• Must possess and maintain a current NC Class B driver's license or valid equivalent out-of-state license.
• Must successfully complete a swim test for emergency rescue/first responders to be issued by Cornelius Police Lake Patrol

Physical Demands


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the member is frequently required to stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The member is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The member must frequently lift and/or move heavy weight. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distant, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed primarily in an office, vehicle, and outdoor settings; in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes; during day and night shifts. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individual is exposed to sirens and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including infectious substances, smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, solvents, oils, and/or other hazardous substances. The member will work near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals, radiation, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to extremely loud.


Special Note

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.