Fire Captain I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

City of Lexington in North Carolina seeks a Fire Captain I to lead fire suppression, supervise station and equipment maintenance, and prepare reports. The role acts as a leader during fires, rescues, hazmat operations, and medical responses.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, seven years of municipal fire experience, and a valid NC Class B license or equivalent. Excellent benefits accompany the position.

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 license with ability to obtain NC Class B 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.
• One year of municipal experience as a full-time driver/operator.
• NC or IFSAC/ProBoard Incident Safety Officer certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Municipal fire experience

Driver's license

Incident Safety Officer

Education

High school diploma or GED

NC Fire Prevention Level I

Job description

• 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 F ire 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.

Check out the great benefits the City has to offer.

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

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