Firefighter - Information Only

GovernmentJobs.com — City of Winston-Salem, NC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston-Salem Fire Department seeks a recruit firefighter/EMT to join a team delivering community risk reduction and rapid response to fires, medical, and technical emergencies. Under immediate supervision, recruits gain hands-on certification through department training and become integral to city safety operations.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a valid NC Class C driver license, being at least 18 years old, and successful completion of pre-hire requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• State-issued Class C driver license.
• Must be at least 18 years old at time of application.
• Successful completion of all pre-hire qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver community risk reduction programs and respond to fire, medical, and technical rescue emergencies.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver license Class C

Job description

Under the immediate supervision of a company officer, works to minimize the effects of natural and manmade disasters by delivering community risk reduction programs and by responding to fire, medical, and technical rescue emergencies..

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2. State-issued Class "C" driver license
• 3. Must be at least 18 years of age at the time application is submitted
• 4. Successfully complete all required pre-hire qualifications

Training and Certifications

Applicants who are successfully hired as a recruit firefighter/EMT must become a certified firefighter by the North Carolina Fire & Rescue Commission and as an emergency medical technician by the North Carolina Office of EMS. All training required to meet the necessary qualifications of a firefighter/EMT is provided by the Winston-Salem Fire Department and recruits receive salary and benefits during