Firefighter Recruit — EMT Certification Track

Chapel On the Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Chapel On the Hill is recruiting for a firefighter recruit position to learn essential firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical services. Recruits will complete an academy to gain EMT and firefighter certifications. The role is safety sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Certified firefighters may also apply. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Academy start date is February 1, 2027, with an application review in December and a panel interview in December.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand safety procedures and technical instructions.
• Strong problem-solving and mathematical reasoning for emergency scenarios.
• Clear and concise writing for reports and communications.

Responsibilities

• Perform firefighting and rescue tasks including hose operations, entry, search, and investigation support.
• Provide Emergency Medical Technician services and maintain EMS equipment and certifications.
• Engage in specialized rescue and hazardous materials response as needed.
• Maintain readiness and perform preventive maintenance on equipment and facilities.
• Educate the public on fire safety and participate in safety training programs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read and comprehend

Mathematical problem solving

Business/technical writing

Teamwork under stress

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chapel On the Hill is recruiting for a firefighter recruit position to learn essential firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical services. Recruits will complete an academy to gain EMT and firefighter certifications. The role is safety sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Certified firefighters may also apply. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Academy start date is February 1, 2027, with an application review in December and a panel interview in December.