Firefighter

The Town of Winterville is currently seeking a dedicated and qualified professional to join our team as a full-time Firefighter. In this role, you will play a vital part in protecting our community through proactive emergency response, rigorous training, and equipment maintenance.

Key Responsibilities
Emergency Operations: Participate actively in firefighting, technical rescue, and emergency medical services (EMS) operations.
Communication & Equipment: Operate complex Fire-Rescue-Ems communication systems and perform routine maintenance on all emergency equipment and vehicles.
Protocol Compliance: Follow all applicable departmental guidelines, standard operating procedures, and medical protocols.
Continuous Training: Complete extensive classroom instruction and field training exercises to maintain operational readiness.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands
Emergency response environments are inherently dangerous. Employees in this class are exposed to severe physical and environmental hazards, including:
Working indoors and outdoors in extreme hot and cold weather conditions.
Exposure to loud noises, vibrations, fire, smoke, odors, mists, oils, chemicals, and bodily fluids.
Essential Requirement: The ability to function regularly while wearing specialized personal protective equipment (PPE), including Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

Requirements: Graduation from high school or equivalent, valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License, meet and maintain minimum qualifications established by the Department, prior firefighting experience preferred

Salary: $49,584 - $74,378 (Dependent on Qualifications)

Application Deadline: 2026-10-09