What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter position at City of Jacksonville NC?
About Jacksonville: Jacksonville has one of the youngest demographics in the US with a median age of 22.8 and an estimated population of 75-80,000. The City offers a great work/life balance. We are rich in history and deep in pride of our local military as demonstrated at Lejeune Memorial Gardens near Marine Corp Base Camp Lejeune and New River Air Station. Many of our military return and plant roots here because of the lifestyle and all that the City has to offer.
Jacksonville tourism is growing, with festivals and events including some annual favorites like the Jacksonville Jamboree, Winterfest, Oktoberfest and Jazz in the City. The Marine Corp Half Marathon is just one of our premiere sports events, and others include course challenges, soccer, triathlon, boxing, pickleball, softball, basketball, disc golf and other tournaments.
Jacksonville Recreation has indoor and outdoor facilities throughout the City and include year-round programs, classes and events including summer concerts, camps, movies, team sports and many more activities for all ages. There are 19 parks and 20 miles of greenways and trails. We are a waterway City with easy access to fishing and water sports and are close to Onslow beaches.
Jacksonville commercial corridors of Western Blvd, Marine Blvd, Gum Branch Rd and Henderson Dr offer retail shopping, restaurants, award winning healthcare facilities and other services. Coastal Carolina Community College is in the center of the corridor and offers students a variety of subjects connecting to state universities. Our public schools are above the curve in learning, proud in sports and offer a ton of activities for students. Jacksonville Airport is a regional hub for travel and Jacksonville Transit offers service in the City and military installations.
Jacksonville is a great place to work, live and play for you and your family. JacksonvilleNC.gov l VisitJacksonvilleNC.com
A few words to describe the organization's work culture: transparent, family-oriented, happy, collaborative, challenging, engaging, and respectful.
The City of Jacksonville is opening up an exciting opportunity for a career in firefighting, with an anticipated start in May of 2025. While training, candidates will receive full salary and benefits. To learn more, apply today and plan to attend our Hiring Event at the Center for Public Safety on Friday, April 4, 2025!
If you have a passion for public service, possess discipline & dependability, and if you are self-motivated to seek out professional knowledge in the fire service, then this might be the opportunity you have been waiting on. The Firefighter Trainee performs responsible protective service work providing fire suppression and rescue services; does related work as required. Work is performed under immediate supervision. Much of the work is performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves considerable personal hazard.
To learn more about our agency, click HERE!Continuing training and instruction; responding to emergency fire and medical related situations; participating in fire suppression and rescue; maintaining equipment and facilities.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Preferred Certifications/Qualifications:
Additionally, after two years with Jacksonville Fire & Emergency Services you may be eligible to join Specialty Teams within the Department, such as, HAZMAT, Technical Rescue, Honor Guard, and Tactical Medic Teams.Ability to learn technical firefighting principles and techniques and principles of hydraulics as applied to fire suppression; some knowledge of the street system and physical layout of the City; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to perform prolonged manual and mechanical work under adverse conditions; mechanical aptitude; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, religion, or disabilities unrelated to the essential function of the position.
Firefighter Trainee Selection Process:
Jacksonville tourism is growing, with festivals and events including some annual favorites like the Jacksonville Jamboree, Winterfest, Oktoberfest and Jazz in the City. The Marine Corp Half Marathon is just one of our premiere sports events, and others include course challenges, soccer, triathlon, boxing, pickleball, softball, basketball, disc golf and other tournaments.
Jacksonville Recreation has indoor and outdoor facilities throughout the City and include year-round programs, classes and events including summer concerts, camps, movies, team sports and many more activities for all ages. There are 19 parks and 20 miles of greenways and trails. We are a waterway City with easy access to fishing and water sports and are close to Onslow beaches.
Jacksonville commercial corridors of Western Blvd, Marine Blvd, Gum Branch Rd and Henderson Dr offer retail shopping, restaurants, award winning healthcare facilities and other services. Coastal Carolina Community College is in the center of the corridor and offers students a variety of subjects connecting to state universities. Our public schools are above the curve in learning, proud in sports and offer a ton of activities for students. Jacksonville Airport is a regional hub for travel and Jacksonville Transit offers service in the City and military installations.
Jacksonville is a great place to work, live and play for you and your family. JacksonvilleNC.gov l VisitJacksonvilleNC.com
A few words to describe the organization's work culture: transparent, family-oriented, happy, collaborative, challenging, engaging, and respectful.
The City of Jacksonville is opening up an exciting opportunity for a career in firefighting, with an anticipated start in May of 2025. While training, candidates will receive full salary and benefits. To learn more, apply today and plan to attend our Hiring Event at the Center for Public Safety on Friday, April 4, 2025!
If you have a passion for public service, possess discipline & dependability, and if you are self-motivated to seek out professional knowledge in the fire service, then this might be the opportunity you have been waiting on. The Firefighter Trainee performs responsible protective service work providing fire suppression and rescue services; does related work as required. Work is performed under immediate supervision. Much of the work is performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves considerable personal hazard.
To learn more about our agency, click HERE!Continuing training and instruction; responding to emergency fire and medical related situations; participating in fire suppression and rescue; maintaining equipment and facilities.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
- Participates in continuing training and instruction program by group and individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes.
- Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fires, including rescue, entry, ventilating, salvage work, containment of hazardous materials, traffic control, crowd control, etc.
- Assists in maintaining fire apparatus and equipment and cleaning fire station and grounds.
- Inspects, cleans and maintains fire hose, pumps, hydrants and related equipment.
- Assists with preplanning and inspection activities.
- Conducts child safety seat and smoke alarm inspections and installations.
- Maintains required physical fitness through exercise, jogging, weightlifting, walking, etc.
- Performs other firefighting and related emergency tasks consistent with appropriate NFPA standard for position.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Preferred Certifications/Qualifications:
- Driver's License Valid in NC
- NC Firefighter or IFSAC/Pro Board equivalent
- NC Emergency Medical Technician or ability to obtain reciprocity from NC Office of Emergency Medical Services
- NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800
- Driver’s License valid in NC
- NC Firefighter or IFSAC/Pro Board equivalent
- NC Hazardous Materials Operations or IFSAC/Pro Board equivalent
- NC Emergency Medical Technician or ability to obtain reciprocity from NC Office of Emergency Medical Services (Boarded in Onslow County within 90 days)
- NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
- Driver’s License valid in NC
- NC Firefighter or IFSAC/Pro Board equivalent
- NC Hazardous Materials Operations or IFSAC/Pro Board equivalent
- NC Emergency Medical Technician or ability to obtain reciprocity from NC Office of Emergency Medical Services (Boarded in Onslow County within 90 days)
- NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
- Child Passenger Safety Technician
- NC Fire Life Safety Educator 1 or NC Technical Rescuer Passenger Vehicle Rescue Series or IFSAC/Pro Board equivalent
- *Valid certifications awarded prior to NCOSFM standard editions accepted
- Driver’s License valid in NC
- NC Firefighter or IFSAC/Pro Board equivalent
- NC Hazardous Materials Operations or IFSAC/Pro Board equivalent
- NC Emergency Medical Technician or ability to obtain reciprocity from NC Office of Emergency Medical Services (Boarded in Onslow County within 90 days)
- NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
- Child Passenger Safety Technician
- NC Fire Inspector Level or JFES Backup Driver Task Book
- NC Fire Life Safety Educator 1 or NC Technical Rescuer Passenger Vehicle Rescue Series or IFSAC/Pro Board equivalent
- *Valid certifications awarded prior to NCOSFM standard editions accepted
Additionally, after two years with Jacksonville Fire & Emergency Services you may be eligible to join Specialty Teams within the Department, such as, HAZMAT, Technical Rescue, Honor Guard, and Tactical Medic Teams.Ability to learn technical firefighting principles and techniques and principles of hydraulics as applied to fire suppression; some knowledge of the street system and physical layout of the City; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to perform prolonged manual and mechanical work under adverse conditions; mechanical aptitude; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, religion, or disabilities unrelated to the essential function of the position.
Firefighter Trainee Selection Process:
- Apply Online TODAY!
- Meet The Minimum Requirements Above
- Complete the CASAS Assessment BY APRIL 3 OR ONSITE AT THE HIRING EVENT ON APRIL 4
- Schedule & Take the Agility Test ON APRIL 4
- PASS steps 1 through 4 and get an INTERVIEW the week of April 7!!!
- Successful Candidates will receive an opportunity to Interview with the Fire Chief and Deputy Chief on April 17 or April 18.
- Conditional Offers of employment will be made the week of April 18.
- Complete ALL conditional offer requirements prior to Start Date
Salary : $39,199 - $47,646
