Careers

Career Opportunities

This fire department has full-time employees—and from time to time—we have an opening. If we have any job openings, and you wish to apply, please complete and submit the application below. Please ensure you review the Job Posting and verify that you are qualified for the position.

Full-Time Firefighter Job Posting

Position Title: Firefighter
The Firefighter must be able to perform the duties of a Firefighter. This includes operating in IDLH atmospheres and providing basic level emergency medical care and rescue services as needed.

Starting Salary: $50,462.00
Salary increases to $51,860.00 upon completion of 6-month probationary period and successful promotion to the Firefighter 1 Rank with the potential of $54,453.00(5%) with an AAS Degree or $57,046.00 (10%) with a Bachelor’s Degree.
After 12 months employees are eligible to promote to FF2. Upon successful promotion to FF2
Salary increases to $60,004.00 with the potential of $63,004.00(5%) with a Fire Service Related
AAS Degree or $66,004.00(10%) with a Fire Service Related Bachelor’s Degree.

Part-Time Firefighter Job Posting

Position Title: Part Time Firefighter
The Part Time Firefighter must be able to perform the duties of a Firefighter. This includes operating in IDLH atmospheres and providing basic level emergency medical care and rescue services as needed.

Starting Salary: $18.55 per hour
Part Time Salary Range: $18.55 – $22.55 per hour
(Based on Years of Service or Certification and Qualification)
Gap Insurance is provided in addition to Workman’s Comp

Qualifications

Firefighter Minimum Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

18 Years of Age or Older
High School Diploma
Certified NC Fire Fighter (Provide Copy of Certification Upon Submitting Application)
Certified NC EMT or able to obtain within 1 year of hire date
Must Provide Copies of All Certifications Upon Submitting Application

Preferred Certifications but not required:

NC EMT
NC Driver Operator Pumps and Aerials
NC Technical Rescuer
NC Class B Driver’s License
Associates or Bachelor’s Degree (or Higher) in a Fire Rescue Related Field
Must Provide Copies of All Certifications and Licenses Upon Submitting Application

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Station and Apparatus upkeep and basic maintenance
Common and accepted functions of Fire, Rescue, and EMT
Incident mitigation, Incident reporting, record keeping, public relations, and fire prevention
Perform additional tasks assigned through their chain of command

Important Dates:

Application period: The application period will open on Thursday November 2nd, 2023, and close on Friday December 1st, 2023, at 5 pm.
Written and Physical Agility Testing Date: Saturday December 9th, 2023.
Approved Candidates will be issued a test time via the email they provide on their application.
Interviews: Eligible candidates will be contacted and given a date for interviews upon review of the written and physical agility testing process.

Important Information:

This is a Full-Time, 24-Hour Shift Based Position
8 days off Each Tour of Duty ( Tour = 1 on, 1 off, 1 on, 2 off, 1 on, 1 off, 1 on, 4 off )
Paid Time Off Accrual. Vacation and Sick Leave. Increases with years of service.
100% Employer Paid Health Insurance w/ Employer Paid Deductibles for employees
100% Employer Paid Dental and Vision Insurance for employees
100% Employer Paid Group Life Insurance for Employees
Employer Matched 401k Contributions
100% Employer Paid NC State Firefighter’s Pension
100% Tuition Reimbursement by Employment for Fire Rescue Related AAS degree
through accredited colleges
5% pay increase for Fire Service Related AAS Degree. 5% additional for Fire Service
Related Bachelor’s Degree to total 10%
Specialized Fire & Rescue Training Opportunities
Professional Growth & Advancement Opportunities
3 Stations Staffed with 4-man Companies: 3 Engines, 1 Ladder, plus more.
A Fire Boat Currently Under Construction to be delivered next year.
New Seagrave Engine Companies with Low Hose Beds and Ladders Low on the side
Additional improvements to benefits, pay, and apparatus coming in the very near future

Please have the following information on-hand to complete and submit the application:

Resume
NC Office of State Fire Marshal Transcripts: Detailed Training Transcript, Summary Transcript, and Classes Remaining Transcript. These can be found and printed off the NCOSFM Website
Copies of your ICS (NIMS) Certifications: 100,200,700,800, and others if you have them
Copies of all your Fire or Emergency Service Related Certifications (All Certifications)
Copy of your EMT Certification
Copy of your Driver’s License
Copy of your DD214 if currently serving or past Military Service
Attach / upload all of the above to your application before submitting

**All documentation listed above must either be uploaded or provided before an applicant is allowed to participate in an agility test session.**

Equal Opportunity Employer

East Lincoln Fire Department is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment due to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military status, or protected veteran status. Our Fire Department complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in places where our fire department operates.

Current Job Openings

The application period for 2023 is now open! If you wish to be added to the part-time list please fill out the application below.

How to Apply:

Anyone wishing to apply for the open position, shall fill-out the below application completely.

(704) 822-5999