Fire Captain I

City of Lexington; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lexington is hiring a Fire Captain I to lead and manage fire suppression operations, oversee station and equipment maintenance, and ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting. This role acts as a company leader during fires, rescues, hazmat incidents, and medical responses in Lexington, NC.

Qualified applicants will have seven years of municipal fire suppression experience, a valid NC Class B license or equivalent, and multiple state certifications or the ability to obtain them

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Seven years of municipal experience in fire suppression.
• Valid NC Class B driver’s license or out-of-state license with ability to obtain NC Class B within 60 days and good driving record.
• NC Fire Prevention Level I certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
• NC Fire Service Instructor Certification I.
• One year of municipal experience as a full-time driver/operator.
• NC/IFSAC Fire Officer I Certification.
• NC or IFSAC/ProBoard Incident Safety Officer certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs difficult protective work in fire suppression and acts as company leader during fires, rescues, hazmat operations, and medical services.
• Oversees station and equipment maintenance and maintains records.
• Prepares reports and conducts as company supervisor.
• Provides leadership and supervises crew during emergency and non-emergency operations.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency response

Public safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Fire Captain I

• Type: Full Time


• Salary/Pay Rate: $54,330 - $67,912 Annually, plus excellent benefits


• Posted Date: 10/30/2026 3:30 PM


• Deadline to Apply: 11/20/2026

The Fire Captain I position performs difficult protective work in fire suppression. Serves as company supervisor, overseeing station and equipment maintenance; maintaining records; preparing reports. Acts as company leader during fires, rescues, hazardous materials operations, and medical services.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED


• Seven years of municipal experience in the fire suppression


• Valid NC Class B driver’s license or valid out-of-state driver’s license with the ability to obtain a valid NC Class B driver’s license within sixty days of employment and good driving record


• NC Fire Prevention Level I certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment


• NC Fire Service Instructor Certification I


• One year of municipal experience as a full-time driver/operator


• NC/IFSAC Fire Officer I Certification


• NC or IFSAC/ProBoard Incident Safety Officer certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment

Work Environment

24/48 rotating shifts. 56 hours per week. Paid bi-weekly.

Closing Date

All applicants must provide accurate information on the City’s application for each position application.

The City requires position appropriate pre-employment screenings. The City is a drug-free workplace and applicants offered employment will be asked to participate in a pre-employment drug screening.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City makes employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.