Firefighter

City of Fayetteville • Nc 28306, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fayetteville Fire Department is currently accepting applications for certified and non-certified applicants. Applicants must submit an online application before 4:00 PM on Friday, September 25, 2026. Starting salary for inexperienced/entry level Firefighters: $45,000/year. Candidates must be available for hire upon receipt of a contingent offer in order to be considered. This recruitment is for a Fire Training Academy scheduled to begin early 2027. Certified-Inexperienced and Lateral Hire candidates may be contacted at any time during the calendar year for employment opportunities and will be eligible for an abbreviated fire academy schedule. The process will consist of a Written Exam, Physical Ability Test and a Panel Interview. The selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment drug screen, physical, a complete background investigation to include reference checks and driving history checks. Participation in each step of the process is by invitation only. Candidates will be notified via e-mail of the specific date, time and location for each step of the selection process.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age on or before September 25, 2026.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must have no felony and limited misdemeanor convictions.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and, if out of state, be able to obtain a North Carolina driver's license appropriate for vehicle operating within 30 days of employment.
• Must have no loss of license within the past year and an acceptable driving record in accordance with the City of Fayetteville Driving Standard.
• Must be in good physical condition as required by the essential job functions and be willing to submit to drug screening and a complete physical (upon conditional offer of employment and while employed).
• Must be able to meet standards for NC EMT certification within one year of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Must meet all previously identified position requirements.
• Must possess a NC Firefighter II certification (must meet ProBoard/ IFSAC accreditation).
• Must possess Hazardous Materials Operations certification (must meet Proboard/IFSAC accreditation).
• Must possess a current State of North Carolina EMT certification
• Must possess a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the complete job description, unassisted, at a pace and performance level consistent with the bona-fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) requirements. This requires a high level of physical ability to include vision, hearing, speaking, flexibility, strength, etc.

Benefits

• For a complete job description, click here .
• We invite you to tour our Fire Department recruitment site at www.fayettevillenc.gov/City-Departments/Fire-Department . By visiting this site, you may also find detailed information on requirements, benefits, and the recruitment process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED