Firefighter Jobs in North Carolina (NC)
104 open positions across North Carolina.
FireJobs lists 104 open firefighter positions in North Carolina from more than 12 hiring departments (63 full-time, 31 part-time and 10 volunteer). Each listing is checked against the department's own hiring page and shows the closing date, salary where the department publishes one, requirements, and the direct application link.
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Fire departments hiring in North Carolina
Departments with the most open positions right now.
- Vance County Fire Department · Henderson · 5 openings
- City of Henderson Fire Department · Henderson · 4 openings
- Climax Fire Department · Climax · 3 openings
- Emerald Isle Fire Department · Emerald Isle · 3 openings
- Lenoir Fire Dept · Lenoir · 3 openings
- Selma Fire Department · Selma · 3 openings
- Smithfield Fire Department · Smithfield · 3 openings
- Town of Winterville, Fire-Rescue-EMS · Winterville · 3 openings
- City of Mebane Fire Department · Mebane · 2 openings
- City of Randleman Fire Department · Randleman · 2 openings
- City of Winston-Salem Fire Department · Winston Salem · 2 openings
- Connestee Fire Rescue, Inc. · Brevard · 2 openings
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Firefighter salary in North Carolina
Across the 77 current North Carolina postings that publish pay, starting salaries run from about $32,323 to $92,000 a year, with a typical starting figure near $48,000. Hourly and monthly rates are converted to annual figures. Volunteer and paid-per-call positions usually pay a stipend or nothing and are not included. Members see the exact salary on every listing.
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Certification. The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal certifies Firefighter I and II, and most career departments require an EMT credential from the NC Office of EMS.
How hiring works. Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, and the county systems hire in academy classes. Many departments require certification before hire, and the CPAT is common.
Wherever you apply, expect the same core steps: meet the age, education, and driver's license minimums, pass a written exam and a physical ability test (often the CPAT), clear an oral board interview, and pass a background investigation and medical exam.
North Carolina firefighter job questions
- How many firefighter jobs are open in North Carolina?
- 104 firefighter and fire service positions are open in North Carolina on FireJobs today, at 12 departments. The count updates daily as departments post and close positions.
- What certification do North Carolina firefighters need?
- The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal certifies Firefighter I and II, and most career departments require an EMT credential from the NC Office of EMS.
- How does firefighter hiring work in North Carolina?
- Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, and the county systems hire in academy classes. Many departments require certification before hire, and the CPAT is common.
- How much do firefighters make in North Carolina?
- Across the 77 current North Carolina postings that publish pay, starting salaries run from about $32,323 to $92,000 a year, with a typical starting figure near $48,000. Each listing shows its exact figure to FireJobs members.