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Davidson Fire Department
Davidson, NC · Mecklenburg County
Davidson Fire Department serves the Town of Davidson in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, part of the greater Charlotte metropolitan area. What began in 1933 as an all-volunteer, single-station company has grown into a career department operating two fully-staffed stations 24/7/365.
The department fields a mix of full-time and part-time personnel, with two companies on duty at all times across Fire Station 1 (in downtown Davidson) and Fire Station 2 (on Davidson-Concord Road). Its apparatus fleet includes multiple engines, a 100-foot tower ladder, tankers for hydrant-deficient areas, an off-road quick-response vehicle, and a marine rescue boat for the area's lakes.
Beyond fire suppression, Davidson provides EMS first response, technical rescue, hazardous materials mitigation, water rescue, emergency management, and fire prevention and public education. The department earned an ISO Class 1 rating (effective March 2026), placing it among the highest-rated fire agencies in the country.
Missionprovide a high level of public safety service
Davidson posts its firefighter openings through the Town of Davidson's careers portal on GovernmentJobs.com. Prospective candidates are directed from the Fire Department's recruitment page to the Town's Human Resources department to view and apply for current opportunities.
For questions about openings, the Town's Human Resources Manager, Amber Levi, can be reached at 704-940-9610 or alevi@townofdavidson.org. The department did not publish specific requirements, pay, or schedule details on its recruitment page.
How do I apply for a firefighter job with Davidson Fire Department?
Job opportunities are posted through the Town of Davidson's Human Resources department. From the Fire Department's recruitment page you are directed to the Town's careers portal on GovernmentJobs.com to view and apply for current openings.
Who do I contact about employment questions?
The Town of Davidson's Human Resources Manager, Amber Levi, can be reached at 704-940-9610 or alevi@townofdavidson.org.
What kind of work does Davidson Fire Department do?
The department provides fire suppression, EMS first response, technical rescue, hazardous materials mitigation, water rescue, emergency management, and fire prevention and public education from two fully-staffed stations operating 24/7.
Is Davidson a career or volunteer department?
Davidson began as an all-volunteer company in 1933 and is now a career department staffed by full-time and part-time personnel, with two companies on duty around the clock.
Does Davidson have a strong fire protection rating?
Yes. The department holds an ISO Class 1 rating (effective March 1, 2026), which is the highest tier of the ISO Public Protection Classification system.