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North Myrtle Beach Fire-Rescue
North Myrtle Beach, SC · Horry County
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Department careers page ↗North Myrtle Beach Fire-Rescue operates out of five stations along the Grand Strand: Ocean Drive, Cherry Grove, Windy Hill, Tidewater, and Barefoot Resort. Crews work a 24-hours-on, 48-hours-off schedule across three shifts of about 20 personnel each, including a Battalion Chief, Fire Lieutenants, Engineers, and Firefighter/EMTs, with heavy rescue capability cross-staffed from Station 1's engine crew.
The department is organized into the Fire Chief's Office, Operations, the Fire Marshal's Office, and Support Services. The Fire Marshal's Office handles code enforcement, plan review, inspections, and cause-and-origin investigations, while Support Services runs the Fire Rescue Training Unit and a dedicated Fire Training Center with live-burn, rope rescue, confined-space, and SCBA confidence props. All personnel are trained to NFPA Firefighter II standards, with officers meeting Fire Instructor I and Fire Officer I standards.
The department has been recognized as a Fire Safe South Carolina Community for six consecutive years as of 2025, reflecting sustained investment in public fire-safety education alongside its emergency response mission.
MissionDedicated to saving lives, protecting property, and making our community a safer place to live and visit.
The department periodically opens Firefighter/EMT applications through the City of North Myrtle Beach's Employment Opportunities Portal (GovernmentJobs.com), the same system used for all city job openings.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- Minimum age 19
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid South Carolina or North Carolina driver's license obtainable
Hiring process
- Apply through the city's Employment Opportunities Portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/nmb
- Complete testing process, including Fire Agility Testing
- Begin new career upon selection
Personnel are trained to NFPA Firefighter II level and obtain National Registry EMT certification; the department holds Basic First Responder licensing through the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control.
How many fire stations does North Myrtle Beach Fire-Rescue operate?
Five stations: Ocean Drive (Station 1), Cherry Grove (Station 2), Windy Hill (Station 3), Tidewater (Station 4), and Barefoot Resort (Station 5).
What schedule do firefighters work?
Crews work 24 hours on, 48 hours off across three shifts of about 20 personnel each.
What certifications are required to become a firefighter here?
Applicants must be U.S. citizens at least 19 years old with a high school diploma or GED and an obtainable SC or NC driver's license. Personnel are trained to NFPA Firefighter II level with National Registry EMT certification.
How do I apply for a job with North Myrtle Beach Fire-Rescue?
Applications are submitted through the City of North Myrtle Beach's Employment Opportunities Portal on GovernmentJobs.com (governmentjobs.com/careers/nmb).