Fire Department · Combination
Maiden Fire Department
Maiden, NC · Catawba County
Maiden Fire Department serves the Town of Maiden and surrounding communities in Catawba County, North Carolina, providing fire protection, emergency medical response, and public safety services across an approximately 29-square-mile district home to about 8,000 residents.
The department was organized in 1921, when it purchased its first apparatus, a 1921 Ford Model T fire truck. It operates today as a combination department, blending career and volunteer members.
Career staff include a full-time Fire Chief, three shift Captains, three Engineers, and three Firefighters, supported by a volunteer Assistant Chief, volunteer Lieutenants, part-time firefighters, and dedicated volunteers. The department also runs an active Junior Firefighter Program.
Fire department positions are posted and managed through the Town of Maiden's Human Resources department. Openings and applications are handled online via the Town's government jobs portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/maiden.
Candidates with questions about employment can contact Human Resources directly at (828) 428-5010, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How do I apply for a job with Maiden Fire Department?
Fire department positions are posted through the Town of Maiden's Human Resources department. Applications are submitted online through the Town's government jobs portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/maiden.
Who do I contact with employment questions?
Contact the Town of Maiden Human Resources department at (828) 428-5010, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The HR Director is Wanda Barnes.
Is Maiden Fire Department a career or volunteer department?
It is a combination department. Career staff include a Fire Chief, three shift Captains, three Engineers, and three Firefighters, supported by a volunteer Assistant Chief, volunteer Lieutenants, part-time firefighters, and volunteers.
Does the department offer opportunities for young people interested in the fire service?
Yes. Maiden Fire Department runs an active Junior Firefighter Program.
What area does Maiden Fire Department serve?
The department serves approximately 8,000 residents across a roughly 29-square-mile district covering the Town of Maiden and surrounding communities in Catawba County, North Carolina.