Essential Duties
New Hanover County is accepting applications for full-time firefighter/apparatus operators, where selected applicants meeting the requirements for and successfully completing an assessment may be selected to fill current vacancies, or comprise an eligibility list which will be used to fill future vacancies. Duties include protecting life and property by responding to emergencies; securing the scene; extinguishing the fire; salvaging structures and their contents; and providing basic emergency medical care as a first responder. Responds as the primary apparatus operator to reports of emergencies which includes fires, emergency medical requests, technical rescue incidents, hazardous materials response and other types of situations that may present hazards or harm to people or property. Other duties include performing maintenance of vehicles and fire stations, conducting pre-plan fire inspections, acting in the absence of the Company Officer on assigned shifts and representing Fire Services to the public at various events.
New Hanover County Fire Rescue is comprised of a team of dedicated emergency response professionals who work to protect and educate citizens from the threats of fire and other emergencies. Our employees stay committed to the County's model of good governance working 24 hours a day in eight (8) fire/rescue stations, protecting 220 square miles of the County. The department partners with Cape Fear Community College to sponsor internship students in the First Responder Academy and also offers a first class volunteer firefighter program. These programs provide opportunities for those wishing to volunteer their time or start their own career in the fire industry. Ideal candidates for this department combine the department's values of honor, dedication, compassion, service and excellence with the County's overarching shared values and vision of a vibrant, prosperous and diverse coastal community committed to building a sustainable future for generations to come.
New Hanover County strives to hire the best and the brightest employees who are committed to public service. Our employees enjoy an innovative, energetic and employee-focused work environment with top down support that embraces bottom up ideas and engagement. Our talented team of professionals have a passion for providing care and services that effect change on the everyday lives of the citizens they encounter. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation, integrity, stewardship and accountability guide the way we conduct ourselves and deliver services to our customers. If this sounds like an organization that models the values you uphold, we invite you to come and be a part of the exciting, healthy and progressive team at New Hanover County.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and four (4) years of related firefighting experience; or three (3) years of related firefighting experience, including two (2) years as a full-time, career firefighter.
Licenses/Certifications
Required at application:
- NC Driver's License Class B (if out of state, NC license must be obtained within 30 days)
- Firefighter accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board (NFPA 1001) or Firefighter II accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board (prior edition standard NFPA 1001);
- NC or National Registry EMT Certification (if National Registry, NC EMT certification must be obtained within 1 year);
- Technical Rescuer accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board (NFPA standard 1006, 2013 edition Chapters 5 & 6) or Technical Rescuer General accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board (NFPA standard 1006, 2008 edition) and Technical Rescuer Ropes accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board (NFPA standard 1006, 2008 edition)
- Driver Operator Pumps accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board (NC Driver Operator Pumps must be obtained within 12 months).
Required as a condition of continued employment
Must be obtained no later than 30 days of employment:
- Emergency Vehicle Driver accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board.
Must be obtained no later than 12 months of employment:
- Technical Rescuer Vehicle accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board (NFPA Chapter 10) or Technical Rescuer VMR accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board (NFPA standard 1006, 2008).
Must be obtained no later than 18 months of employment:
- Driver Operator Aerial accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board.
Must be obtained no later than 24 months of employment:
- Fire & Life Safety Educator Level 1 accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board;
- Must obtain one (1) Technical Rescuer specialty.
Other Information
Hours: Rotating 24-hour shifts from 7AM-7AM, including weekends and holidays.
Must be available to work in emergency situation and report per established department policies.
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and live within 90 minutes of the county at time of employment.
Employment references will be conducted on all applicants being considered for hire. Candidates with previous military experience should attach a copy of their DD-214 (long form) to this application. This will be accepted as one of your employment references.
Candidates are expected to thoroughly complete each relevant section of this application, including documentation of education and relevant experience necessary to determine qualifications. Incomplete information, partially complete information, or applications with omitted information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Submitted application must included a Fire/EMS certification transcript in the attachments section of this application in order to be considered. Applications without a transcript will not be considered.
It is strongly preferred for candidates to attach a resume and cover letter.
For out of state EMT certifications please visit https://www2.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/EMS/resopros.htm and contact NC Office of EMS for specifics as legal recognition of your certification may require written testing, skills testing and/or additional training hours.
After the closing date for this position applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants referred to the department will receive an e-mail with information concerning the Candidate Assessment Process. Please continue to monitor your e-mail for other communication pertinent to this position.
Referred candidates will receive important Candidate Assessment Information packet from the department via e-mail in February 2019. This communication will contain details of each assessment in the process Which may include but are not limited to:
Egrometrics Video Based Test
Physical agility assessment
Panel Interviews
Practical Assessments
AgencyNew Hanover County
Address230 Government Center Drive - Suite 135
Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403
Phone910-798-7178
910-798-7178
Websitehttp://www.nhcgov.com/HR/Pages/JobOpportunities.aspx
