Fire Engineer: Scene Leader & Training Pro

City of Wilmington, NC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

On-site gym access

Paid holidays and leave

Flex schedule / telework availability

Professional development trainings

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Wilmington, NC is hiring Fire Engineers. This role serves as the second in command to the Company Officer, leading tasks at emergencies and in the fire station, and may assume lead in the officer's absence.

It requires maintaining training and firefighting knowledge, and ensuring safe apparatus operation during fire and EMS responses. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 4 years of full-time experience with a career fire department, and essential

Qualifications

• Minimum of High school degree or GED.
• Minimum of 4 years of full time experience with a career fire department.
• Valid driver’s license.
• NCOSFM Certified Firefighter or IFSAC/Pro-Board-Certified Firefighter.
• NCOEMS EMT credential or National Registry EMT with NC reciprocity.
• Hazardous Materials Operations certification.

Responsibilities

• Serves as second in command to Company Officer and conducts tasks at emergency scenes and the fire station.
• May assume lead in absence of Company Officer and carry out supervisory responsibilities.
• Maintains documents and training/knowledge of firefighting principles and practices.
• Ensures safe response of firefighting apparatus and personnel to fire/EMS alarms.
• May temporarily assume incident commander roles (Safety Officer, RIT, or Accountability Officer).
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Battalion Chief.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Hazardous Materials Operations

Education

High school degree or GED

Tools

NCOSFM firefighter certification

IFSAC/Pro-Board firefighter certification

NCOEMS EMT credential

Job description

The City of Wilmington, NC is hiring Fire Engineers. This role serves as the second in command to the Company Officer, leading tasks at emergencies and in the fire station, and may assume lead in the officer's absence.

It requires maintaining training and firefighting knowledge, and ensuring safe apparatus operation during fire and EMS responses. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 4 years of full-time experience with a career fire department, and essential