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Elizabeth City Fire Department
Elizabeth City, NC · Pasquotank County
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Department careers page ↗The Elizabeth City Fire Department protects the seat of Pasquotank County in northeastern North Carolina. Established in 1837, it carries what the department calls a long, proud history of providing quality services to the community.
The department operates two fire stations and four fire companies staffed by career personnel working three rotating shifts (24 hours on, 48 hours off). Each shift is led by a Battalion Chief and includes Captains, Engineers, and Firefighters.
Beyond fire suppression, the department provides medical first response, fire investigations, pre-incident planning, inspections, child safety seat programs, smoke detector installation, and community fire-safety education through its Fire Prevention Bureau.
Mission"To provide the highest professional level of life and property safety through the extension of Life Safety Operations, Fire prevention, and Public Education Programs."
Elizabeth City hires firefighters through the City's central Human Resources office, with all applications submitted online through the City's NEOGOV/GovernmentJobs portal. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Within the fire department, Assistant Chief Thomas Brooks handles Recruitment & Retention and can answer questions from prospective applicants. At the time of review no firefighter positions were posted on the City careers portal, so candidates should watch the job board for openings.
How do I apply to become a firefighter with Elizabeth City?
All applications are submitted online through the City of Elizabeth City's careers portal on GovernmentJobs/NEOGOV (governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofec). Hiring is handled through the City's central Human Resources office.
Are firefighter positions currently open?
At the time of review there were no firefighter openings posted on the City careers portal. Because hiring is periodic, check the job board regularly for new postings.
What work schedule do firefighters work?
The department runs three rotating shifts of 24 hours on duty followed by 48 hours off. Each shift includes a Battalion Chief, Captains, Engineers, and Firefighters.
How many stations does the department operate?
The department operates two fire stations and four fire companies. Station 1 is at 902 Halstead Boulevard and Station 2 is at 410 Harney Street.
Who can I contact about firefighter recruitment?
Assistant Chief Thomas Brooks handles Recruitment & Retention and can be reached at tbrooks@elizabethcitync.gov. The City Human Resources office can be reached at (252) 338-3981.