Firefighter

City of Greensboro•1510 North Church St. Greensboro, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Greensboro is committed to providing its employees with meaningful careers, competitive benefits, wellness resources, and programs designed to support their professional and personal well-being. The Greensboro Fire Department is a Class I, Internationally Accredited Fire Department. Our mission is to educate and serve people. Our purpose (mission) is to protect life, property, and the environment within every community entrusted to our care. The Greensboro Fire Department is currently accepting applications for the 84th Recruit Academy. Recruit training for the 84th Academy will be an intense 24-week program of fire and EMT. This program demands high academic performance, daily rigorous physical activity, weight training, aerobic activities, periodic assessments on the physical abilities course, etc. Candidates must successfully complete all required physical training. Failure to do so at any point during the training period will result in termination. Upon successful completion of the training program, recruits will be assigned to a fire company (4-5 personnel) within the Emergency Services Division and serve a six-month probationary period. The normal work schedule once assigned to Emergency Services will consist of one day (24 hours) on-duty, followed by two days (48 hours) off-duty. Candidates must be in excellent health and have no conditions that would restrict their ability to perform these duties safely. These conditions must be met at the time of application and maintained throughout the application process. No residency requirements presently exist. This job is Non-Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Requirements

Minimum age: 18 (at the time you apply)
Valid driver's license from the state of residence, with a reasonable driving record and NO DWI convictions within 3 years of applying
Must pass the Firefighter Abilities Test (FFAT), Suitability Test, and panel interview
High school diploma/G.E.D. Certificate
Must pass a rigorous medical examination, drug screen, and background check
Must be a United States citizen or authorized to work in the United States
List at least three references on their application
Corrected vision shall be at least 20/20 (Titmus) for both eyes together, and each eye separately; uncorrected vision shall be at least 20/100 (Titmus) in both eyes together but must correct to 20/20 with glasses or soft contacts
Color vision deficiency is not acceptable
Monocular vision is not acceptable
Hearing-cumulative loss shall not exceed predetermined frequencies in either ear; shall not have a combined loss of greater than 160 dB in both ears; hearing aids are not acceptable
Possess NC Firefighter I & II, NC Haz-Mat Operations, & NC EMT-Basic certifications (for signing bonus)

Nice To Haves

College Degree/ related coursework with experience
Previous Experience as a Professional Firefighter

Responsibilities

Protect life, property, and the environment within every community entrusted to our care.
Complete a 24-week intense training program of fire and EMT.
Maintain high academic performance during training.
Engage in daily rigorous physical activity, weight training, and aerobic activities.
Pass periodic assessments on the physical abilities course.
Successfully complete all required physical training.
Be assigned to a fire company (4-5 personnel) within the Emergency Services Division upon completion of training.
Serve a six-month probationary period.
Work a schedule of one day (24 hours) on-duty, followed by two days (48 hours) off-duty once assigned to Emergency Services.

Benefits

LGERS
Deferred comp
Signing Bonus of $2,500.00 for applicants who possess NC Firefighter I & II, NC Haz-Mat Operations, & NC EMT-Basic certifications.
Educational incentive of $2,500.00 awarded for an Associate Degree earned, and $5,000.00 awarded for a Bachelor's degree earned by eligible firefighters
Military incentive of $2,500.00
Bilingual Pay up to $2,500.00 Annually
13 Paid Holidays
11 Days Paid Vacation
96 Hours of Sick Time
Tuition Assistance Program of up to $2,000 annually for "eligible" employees
401k
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Maternity Leave
Paternity Leave
Six weeks of paid caregiver leave available after one year of service for those with new children or caring for a sick family member.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides "eligible employees" with up to 12 work weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period.