Senior Firefighter

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

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About The Position

The City of Greensboro Fire Department is accepting applications for a Lateral Transfer Academy. The shortened six-week academy familiarizes employees with Greensboro Fire Department operations and procedures. Training includes daily rigorous physical activity, weight training, aerobic activities, and physical fireground performance. Candidates must successfully complete every portion of the training; failure at any point results in termination.

After completing the academy, employees are assigned to a fire company of four to five personnel within the Emergency Services Division and serve a six-month probationary period. The normal schedule is 24 hours on duty followed by 48 hours off duty. Candidates must be in excellent health, with no condition that restricts their ability to perform the duties safely, and must maintain this standard throughout the application process. There are no current residency requirements. The position is non-exempt and subject to FLSA overtime provisions.

Requirements

• Currently serving as a paid firefighter and have three years of paid firefighting experience, with no more than a 60-day break in service; documentation is required.
• Hold North Carolina Firefighter I and II certifications, or current equivalent certifications from an IFSAC- or Pro Board-accredited agency.
• Hold Haz-Mat Operations certification.
• Hold North Carolina EMT Basic certification or be able to obtain it through reciprocity.
• Be at least 21 years old when applying.
• Have a valid driver's license from the state of residence, a reasonable driving record, and no DWI conviction within three years of applying.
• Pass the Firefighter Abilities Test (FFAT), Suitability Test, and panel interview.
• Have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Pass a rigorous medical examination, drug screen, and background check.
• Be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the United States.
• List at least three references on the application.
• Meet the stated vision standards: corrected vision of at least 20/20 in both eyes together and each eye separately; uncorrected vision of at least 20/100 in both eyes together, correctable to 20/20 with glasses or soft contacts. Color vision deficiency and monocular vision are not acceptable.
• Meet the stated hearing standards: cumulative loss must not exceed predetermined frequencies in either ear, combined loss must not exceed 160 dB in both ears, and hearing aids are not acceptable.
• Be in excellent health and able to safely perform the duties without a restricting condition.
• Answer all supplemental questions and attach copies verifying Firefighter I and II certifications; proof of certifications and driver's license is required before interviews.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a professional firefighter.
• A college degree or related coursework with experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete the six-week lateral academy, including required physical and fireground training.
• Upon academy completion, serve as a member of a four- to five-person fire company in the Emergency Services Division.

Benefits

• Eligible firefighters with an Associate’s degree receive a $2,500 lump-sum education incentive; those with a Bachelor’s degree receive a $5,000 lump-sum incentive.
• Military incentive of $2,500.
• Bilingual incentive pay of up to $2,500 per year.
• Eligible firefighters may participate in LGERS and deferred compensation; firefighters are not eligible to receive Social Security.

What This Job Offers

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