Senior Firefighter: Lateral Transfer Academy (6-Week)

City of Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education incentive

Military incentive

Bilingual incentive pay

Job summary

The City of Greensboro Fire Department is accepting applications for a Lateral Transfer Academy. The six-week program will familiarize you with Greensboro Fire Department operations and procedures, including daily rigorous physical activity and performance expectations.

Upon completion, you will be assigned to a fire company within the Emergency Services Division and begin a six-month probation. The normal work schedule is 24 hours on, followed by 48 hours off.

Qualifications

• Currently serving as a paid firefighter for the previous 3 years.
• 3 years as a paid firefighter with no more than a 60-day break in service.
• Must be certified as an NC Firefighter I and II or equivalent.
• Haz-Mat Ops certification is required.
• Must have NC EMT Basic certification or be able to attain it through reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 6-week Lateral Transfer Academy to familiarize with Greensboro Fire Department operations.
• After training, be assigned to a fire company (4-5 personnel) within Emergency Services and serve a six-month probation.
• Work schedule as Emergency Services: 24 hours on-duty followed by 48 hours off-duty.
• Must pass FFAT, Suitability Test, and panel interview.

Skills

Firefighter

EMT Certification

Haz-Mat Ops

Certification I & II

Education

High school diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

The City of Greensboro Fire Department is accepting applications for a Lateral Transfer Academy. The six-week program will familiarize you with Greensboro Fire Department operations and procedures, including daily rigorous physical activity and performance expectations.

Upon completion, you will be assigned to a fire company within the Emergency Services Division and begin a six-month probation. The normal work schedule is 24 hours on, followed by 48 hours off.