Firefighter I

Salary : $57,243.00 - $91,589.00 Annually
Location : Fuquay-Varina, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202400198
Department: Fire
Opening Date: 09/04/2026
Closing Date: 10/5/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Working Hours: Shift
Pay Grade: 15


Job Overview
Performs responsible fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and incident response activities. An employee in this class participates in the operations of fire suppression, fire education and prevention, technical rescue, emergency medical, and other incident response operations at the fire station. Employees participate as part of a team in the maintenance of facilities, equipment, and apparatus. Employees also participate in pre-incident planning, maintenance of records, inspections, fire education, and training programs. Work requires that the employee stay abreast of state-of-the-art fire suppression and rescue procedures, techniques, and equipment and requires the employee to incorporate the necessary changes into in-service training. The employee is subject to the hazards associated with incidence response work including working in inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold temperatures, loud noise, vibration, moving parts, high heat, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, oils, wearing respirators, and working in close quarters. The employee is also subject to the final OSHA standards on blood-borne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and written reports concerning the quality and effectiveness of work completed.

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Participates in incident response including firefighting operations, and operation of firefighting equipment as required; responds and participates in remediation activities of chemical spills, hazardous materials, and other related incidents; responds to emergency medical incidents and provides Emergency Medical Technician services; responds to technical rescue calls operating various equipment.
• Inspects station and equipment for proper appearance and condition; maintains equipment and restocks supplies as needed.
• Performs inspection, maintenance, and cleaning of fire apparatus, equipment, station building, grounds, and related facilities; may participate in minor plumbing, carpentry, or electrical repairs and maintenance.
• Assists with the preparation of fire reports; participates in special projects as required; participates in training, fire pre-planning, fire inspections, fire education and prevention programming, mechanic maintenance and repair and testing of hose, pumpers, and hydrants, and other related activities.
• Participates in training on shift and when required on other occasions.
• May participate in special events, station tours, or other activities.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of modern methods of attacking fire emergencies and of the use and maintenance of firefighting equipment, ladders, and tools.
• Knowledge of incident response including response to hazardous materials spills, rescue techniques, and emergency medical service calls.
• Knowledge of the hazards of firefighting and appropriate safety precautions.
• Knowledge of departmental rules and regulations.
• Some knowledge of Town streets and layout.
• Some knowledge of the application of information technology to the work of the department.
• Skilled in the operation and maintenance of required tools, equipment, and apparatus.
• Skilled in teamwork.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, volunteers, officials, and members of the public.
• Ability to prepare records of work activities.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate all required equipment.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing.
• Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess visual acuity to size up the color, volume, and extent of fire involvement at fire scenes, to operate heavy fire apparatus in emergency situations, and to prepare records and reports.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school supplemented by completion of courses and seminars in fire service, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency (Attach Copy)
• Valid NC (or state of residence) Driver's License (Attach Copy)
  • Must obtain an NC Class B Driver's License within 6 months of start date.
• 7-year driving record (non-certified) from each state of residency (Attach Copy)
• NC Fire Fighter Certification (Attach Copy)
  • Candidates may provide equivalent certification with the ability to receive reciprocity of IFSAC, DOD, and/or National Pro Board certification through OSFM for all applicable fire certifications.
• NC Hazardous Material Operations certification (Attach Copy)
  • Candidates may provide equivalent certification with the ability to receive reciprocity of IFSAC, DOD, and/or National Pro Board certification through OSFM for all applicable fire certifications.
• Completion of NIMS IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100, & ICS-200) (Attach Copy)
• NC OEMS EMT-Basic (Attach Copy)
  • NC Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) or the ability to obtain the NC Certification through NCOEMS by the start date or produce National Registry EMT-B for reciprocity through NCOEMS.

Additional Information

• The starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's skills and qualifications. If the selected candidate does not have the NC OEMS EMT Basic (or equivalent) certification, the starting salary will be less than the posted minimum salary.

How to Apply- A completed Town of Fuquay-Varina employment application AND all documentation must be uploaded to the career portal using this link: Resumes may be submitted online in addition to but not in place of a completed employment application or requested documentation. Incomplete applications will not be considered (Unless a letter is submitted with the application explaining the anticipated date of completion of requirements before the hire date.)

Equal Opportunity Employer


The Town of Fuquay-Varina is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
The Town of Fuquay-Varina aims to be a dash-more! Below is the comprehensive benefits package for all regular, full-time employees:

• Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Employee Life Insurance
• Participation in the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System
• Five percent (5%) employer contribution to the NC 401(k)
• Optional 457(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Leave
• Bereavement Leave (40 hours)
• Shared Leave
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
• Paid Eldercare Leave (120 hours)
• Dash-More Time (32 hours)
• Membership with Local Government Federal Credit Union
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Longevity Pay
• Christmas Bonus
• On-site gym (Town Hall and Community Center)
• Optional Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Optional STD, Accident, Cancer, Medical Bridge, Critical Illness, & Whole Life Insurance
• Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP)

01


What is your highest level of education?

• Less than high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college, no degree
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

02


Are you at least 18 years or older?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you able to work extended hours during emergency situations?

• Yes
• No

04


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

• Yes
• No

05


Have you ever applied for the Town of Fuquay-Varina Fire Department before?

• Yes
• No

06


If answered "YES", to previously applied with Fuquay-Varina Fire Department, please enter dates of previous applications. If "NO", please write N/A.
07


Do you have experience as a career firefighter? If so, list departments and years of experience as a career firefighter. If none, please write N/A.
08


Do you have experience as a volunteer firefighter? If so, list departments and years of experience as a volunteer firefighter. If none, please write N/A.
09


Have you served previously in the Military? If "YES", please list the branch, dates of service, highest rank held, rank upon discharge. If not applicable, please write N/A.
10


If presently a member of the National Guard or any other military reserve unit, please list reserve unit, location, and describe your obligations. If not applicable, please write N/A.
11


I understand that the Physical Agility Test will be required. Applicants must attend this session. Applicants will be notified if they are not eligible to participate in the Physical Performance Test.

• I have read and understand the instructions above.

12


To be considered for this position you must upload the required documents should you have them: Driver's license-High school diploma or GED (not required if copies of college diploma or college transcripts provided) -College diploma(s) or transcripts (if applicable) -NC Firefighter certification -Hazardous Materials Operations certification -Proof of the following completed training: NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800; -NC OEMS EMT Basic; -NC Emergency Vehicle Driver certification; - NC Driver/Operator - Pump certification; - Form DD-214 (veterans only).

• I have read and understand as well as completed the instructions above.

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

• Yes
• No

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