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POSTING TITLE:    FIREFIGHTER/EMT – Several positions available

 

DEPARTMENT: FIRE DIVISION

 

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME

 

POSTING DATE: DECEMBER 19, 2022

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SHIFT/WORK HOURS: TO BE DETERMINED

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SALARY: $43,125 BASE; $49,163 FLUCTUATING WORK WEEK

 

TO APPLY: 

 

Submit a completed Employment Application to careers@penderems.com or fax to 910-259-9098, ATTN: HR. Internal candidates may submit a letter of interest outlining your qualifications and why you are best for this position to gpoirier@penderems.com. Applications are available under the “Careers” tab at: www.penderemsandfire.com.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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Under the direct supervision of the Battalion Chief, Lieutenant or acting on his/her own volition the Firefighter has responsibility to ensure his/her assigned apparatus, equipment and facilities are maintained in appropriate readiness to respond to a variety of life saving emergency calls.  The Firefighter is primarily responsible for performing difficult and lifesaving work at emergency scenes including fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical care and general preparatory work at the fire station, checking equipment for proper operation and general condition, and performing and assisting with routine maintenance of apparatus and equipment.

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LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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Required upon Hire:

  • Certified NC Firefighter Level 1 & 2

  • Possession of NC EMT-B credential.

  • Possession of a valid NC Class C driver’s license, Class B preferred

  • Possession of a high school diploma or GED

  • Successful NFPA Physical.

  • Ability to pass JPAT

  • Ability to Pass a background check as well as a drug test

  • Certified NC Technical Rescuer

  • Certified NC Technical Rescuer- Vehicle Rescue (or ability to obtain within one year of employment).

  • NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700, 800

  • All Non- NC certifications must have NCOSFM reciprocity.       

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Pender EMS and Fire Inc., is an equal opportunity employer.  Pender EMS and Fire Inc., does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, gender identity, genetic expression, and genetic information or military status.

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Req. 14/2022

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