Fire Department · Career
Greenville Fire/Rescue
Greenville, NC · Pitt County
“People will only care about how much you know, when they know about how much you care.”
Greenville Fire/Rescue is hiring certified firefighter/EMS professionals with annual salaries ranging from $45,718 to $59,696. Applications are accepted continuously.
Greenville Fire/Rescue seeks part-time Paramedics at $27 hourly with no fixed deadline. Requires NC state certification or reciprocity, valid driver's license, and US citizenship.
Greenville Fire/Rescue serves the city of Greenville, North Carolina, the regional hub of the state's eastern coastal plain and home to East Carolina University. The department operates seven neighborhood-based fire/rescue stations staffed around the clock across four 24-hour shifts.
The department fields roughly 196 firefighters supported by about 20 civilian staff. It maintains a seven-minute average response time and holds the highest possible ISO Class 1 rating, achieved in 2025.
Greenville Fire/Rescue is internationally accredited through the Center for Public Safety Excellence and the Commission on Fire Accreditation International. It also hosts North Carolina Urban Search and Rescue Task Force #10, a 51-member state-funded team.
MissionAt Greenville Fire/Rescue, we are a team of compassionate professionals committed to serving the diverse needs of our community through high-quality and timely response to a full range of emergency services, outreach, and prevention programs.
Greenville Fire/Rescue hires primarily through the city's governmentjobs.com portal. Candidates begin by submitting a job interest card, then move through a physical ability assessment, panel interview, psychological evaluation, human performance physical evaluation, and a final interview with the Fire Chief. The process typically takes four to six months from application deadline to job offer.
Most new hires are probationary trainees who complete a 25-week fire and EMS academy earning Firefighter Level II and Basic EMT certifications. Experienced candidates with sufficient certifications may qualify for a shorter academy and immediate shift placement.
Requirements
- Pass a physical ability assessment
- Complete a psychological evaluation
- Pass a human performance physical evaluation
- Successfully interview with a panel and the Fire Chief
- Obtain Firefighter Level II and Basic EMT certification (provided through the academy)
Hiring process
- Submit a job interest card at governmentjobs.com/careers/greenvillenc
- Physical ability assessment (preparatory sessions offered)
- Panel interview
- Psychological evaluation
- Human performance physical evaluation
- Interview with the Fire Chief
- Probationary employment assignment
Most probationary employees attend a 25-week fire and EMS academy earning Firefighter Level II and Basic EMT; laterals with sufficient certifications may attend a shorter academy and go straight to shifts.
How do I apply to become a Greenville firefighter?
Submit a job interest card through the city's governmentjobs.com portal (governmentjobs.com/careers/greenvillenc). Qualified candidates are then invited through the multi-step hiring process.
How long does the hiring process take?
About four to six months from the application deadline to a job offer, including a physical ability assessment, panel interview, psychological evaluation, human performance physical, and a final interview with the Fire Chief.
What does a new firefighter earn?
Trainees earned roughly $40,726-$42,744 as of July 2023. Pay increases with rank, up to Officer I, Captain, and Battalion Chief ranges.
What is the work schedule?
Firefighters work 24 hours on duty followed by 72 hours off, across four shifts, and are subject to mandatory overtime.
Do I need to be a certified firefighter or EMT before applying?
No. Most probationary hires complete a 25-week academy that provides Firefighter Level II and Basic EMT certifications.
Are lateral transfers accepted?
Yes. Candidates with sufficient firefighter certifications and proven fire and rescue experience may attend a shorter academy and be placed on shifts immediately.