Firefighter & EMT - Firefighting, EMS & Prevention

Town-of-Cornelius; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

48/96 Schedule

Employer paid health, dental, & vision

Employer paid life insurance

Retiree healthcare after 20 years

Residency incentive for Cornelius

NC Local Government Retirement System

5% contributed to 401K

5% salary increase after 1st year

$1500 sign on bonus

Job summary

The Town of Cornelius Fire Department is seeking a dedicated firefighter to protect life and property through fire suppression, EMS, and prevention programs in Cornelius, NC. The role supports incident response, reports writing, radio operations, and community safety education.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, NC Firefighter NFPA 1001 certification (2013/2019), NC EMT certification, and NC EV Driver license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• NC Certification as a Firefighter NFPA 1001 (2013 or 2019 edition) required.
• NC EMT Certification required.
• NC Emergency Vehicle Driver certification required.

Responsibilities

• Responds to alarms and participates in incident response including firefighting operations and EMS.
• Writes incident and patient treatment reports.
• Operates radio and communications equipment.
• Presents safety and fire prevention programs to the community.

Skills

Fire suppression knowledge

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Ability to work under supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

NC Firefighter NFPA 1001 (2013/2019)

NC EMT Certification

NC Emergency Vehicle Driver

Job description

The Town of Cornelius Fire Department is seeking a dedicated firefighter to protect life and property through fire suppression, EMS, and prevention programs in Cornelius, NC. The role supports incident response, reports writing, radio operations, and community safety education.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, NC Firefighter NFPA 1001 certification (2013/2019), NC EMT certification, and NC EV Driver license.