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Rock Hill Fire Department
Rock Hill, SC · York County
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Department careers page ↗The Rock Hill Fire Department is a career (paid) municipal department serving the City of Rock Hill, South Carolina, covering about 44 square miles and a population of roughly 74,000 residents.
The department is staffed by around 143 personnel, including about 126 in fire suppression along with a fire marshal's office and administration. It responds to approximately 10,000 emergency calls each year.
Rock Hill holds an ISO Class 1 rating, the highest available, reflecting the strength of its fire suppression and response capabilities. Beyond structural firefighting, the department provides advanced medical response and maintains specialized rescue and hazardous materials teams.
Rock Hill hires firefighters on a continuous, open-until-filled basis and offers multiple entry paths, including a new-hire recruit track, a fast-track class, and a direct-hire option for already-certified candidates. Prior firefighting or EMS experience is preferred but not required to apply.
Applications are submitted online through the City of Rock Hill jobs portal. Candidates complete a written exam and background investigation, then are scheduled for a Physical Agility Test (PAT) at the Rock Hill Fire Training Center on Ogden Road, along with a work-related medical evaluation.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid driver's license
- Able to pass an in-depth background evaluation
- Able to pass a work-related medical evaluation
- Prior firefighting or EMS experience preferred but not required
Hiring process
- Apply online through the City of Rock Hill jobs portal
- Written examination
- Background investigation
- Physical Agility Test (PAT) at the Rock Hill Fire Training Center (2151 Ogden Road)
- Work-related medical evaluation
Benefits
Health, disability, and life insurance; paid leave including holiday pay, vacation, sick time, and paid parental and elder-care leave; and retirement through the South Carolina Police Officers Retirement System (PORS).
New recruits attend a recruit academy; a fast-track class and direct-hire path exist for already-certified candidates. Physical Agility Testing is held at the Rock Hill Fire Training Center, 2151 Ogden Road.
What are the basic requirements to become a Rock Hill firefighter?
You must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, hold a valid driver's license, and be able to pass an in-depth background evaluation and a work-related medical evaluation.
Do I need prior firefighting experience to apply?
No. Prior firefighting or EMS experience is preferred but not required. The department offers a new-hire recruit track as well as fast-track and direct-hire options for certified candidates.
What is the work schedule?
Rock Hill is a career department operating a three-shift rotation of 24 hours on and 48 hours off.
How do I apply and what does the hiring process involve?
Apply online through the City of Rock Hill jobs portal. Applicants complete a written exam and background investigation, then are scheduled for a Physical Agility Test (PAT) at the Rock Hill Fire Training Center and a medical evaluation.
What is the starting pay and benefits?
Starting pay for a Firefighter I is approximately $41,240. Benefits include health, disability, and life insurance; paid holiday, vacation, sick, parental, and elder-care leave; and PORS retirement.
When can I apply?
Positions are open until filled, so applications are accepted on a continuous basis.