Firefighter: Entry to Lateral, EMT-Certified

City of Fayetteville; Sands Township (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayetteville Fire Department is seeking applicants for both certified and non-certified firefighter roles. Starting salary for inexperienced/entry level is $45,000/year, with higher starts for certified-inexperienced ($46,700) and lateral hires ($48,400–$52,310).

A full process includes exams, panel interview, and drug screening, with an academy beginning in early 2027. Applicants must meet age, work eligibility, driving and driving record requirements, and progressive certification timelines

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age on/before the specified date.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• No felony convictions; limited misdemeanor convictions acceptable.
• Valid driver\'s license; if out of state, obtain NC license within 30 days of employment.
• No license loss in the past year; driving record must meet City standards.
• In good physical condition; willing to submit to drug screening and full physical.
• Must meet NC EMT certification standards within one year of employment.

Skills

Physical fitness

Valid driver\'s license

Meet physical demands

Drug screening willingness

Education

NC Firefighter II certification

Hazardous Materials Operations certification

State of North Carolina EMT certification

CPR certification

Job description

Fayetteville Fire Department is seeking applicants for both certified and non-certified firefighter roles. Starting salary for inexperienced/entry level is $45,000/year, with higher starts for certified-inexperienced ($46,700) and lateral hires ($48,400–$52,310).

A full process includes exams, panel interview, and drug screening, with an academy beginning in early 2027. Applicants must meet age, work eligibility, driving and driving record requirements, and progressive certification timelines