Part-Time Firefighter

Summary

The Town of Emerald Isle spans over 12 miles of beautiful beaches and is surrounded by crystal clear water.  Our permanent population is 3,700 with our summer population exceeding 35,000.  The Fire Department employs part-time firefighters to cover various shifts and events, this employment is as needed to fill shift vacancies.

Key Requirements

• Must be US Citizen
• Must be 21 years of age
• Ability to obtain NC Class B Driver’s License
• Must be certified NC Firefighter II
• Must be certified Hazardous Materials Responder I
• Must be certified NC EMT

Duties

• Perform general duties to include firefighting and water rescue emergencies
• Participates in ongoing training courses within and outside of the department to include drills and classroom instruction
• Requires emergency medical response to the district
• Ability to provide excellent communication skills when conversing with the public and employees
• Ability to drive and operate apparatus
• Perform daily apparatus, water equipment, and medical equipment and station duties/checks.

Evaluation

• Applicant’s shall be required to complete an agility test
• Oral Interviews shall be conducted
• Criminal Background Screen
• DMV Record Screen
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen

How to Apply

Apply for this position online with the Town of Emerald Isle, or if in person, to the on-duty Fire Captain.

By mail submit to:  Chief William Matthias, Emerald Isle Fire Department, 7500 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594