Fire Engineer: Second-in-Command & Incident Lead

City of Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Wilmington is seeking Fire Engineers to protect life and property. This role serves as second in command to the Company Officer and may assume leadership in their absence.

It requires supervising tasks at emergency scenes and at the fire station, maintaining training, and ensuring safe apparatus response to fire and EMS alarms. External and internal candidates must meet rigorous certifications, including NCOSFM Firefighter and EMT credentials, plus detailed promotional requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High school degree or GED.
• 4 years of full time experience with a career fire department.
• NCOSFM Certified Firefighter or IFSAC/Pro-Board-Certified Firefighter.
• EMT credential or National Registry EMT with NC reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as second in command to the Company Officer and lead at emergency scenes and in the fire station.
• Drive, operate, and supervise fire apparatus; ensure water supply and safety at scenes.
• Assist in preparing reports and maintain training hours and documentation.
• Participate in ongoing professional development in fire ground operations, EMT, and related areas.
• Perform supervision duties and act as Team Leader for routine station tasks as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Emergency response

Driver/operator

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Wilmington is seeking Fire Engineers to protect life and property. This role serves as second in command to the Company Officer and may assume leadership in their absence.

It requires supervising tasks at emergency scenes and at the fire station, maintaining training, and ensuring safe apparatus response to fire and EMS alarms. External and internal candidates must meet rigorous certifications, including NCOSFM Firefighter and EMT credentials, plus detailed promotional requirements.