Fire Fighter jobs in Wilmington, NC
Fire Fighter is responsible for rapid response to fires, accidents, and other emergencies to protect people, property, and the environment. Works with firefighting teams to control and extinguish fires and safely manage hazardous materials. Being a Fire Fighter performs search and rescue, responds to auto accidents, and provides emergency medical services. Uses and operates fire tools, equipment and apparatus as effectively and safely as possible. Additionally, Fire Fighter performs routine maintenance and inspection of firefighting equipment and gear to ensure proper condition and preparedness for emergencies. Prepares post-incident reports as required. May participate in fire safety education and inspection activities. Typically is required to pass periodic physical ability tests. May require registry in NREMT. May require an associate degree in fire science. Requires Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Fire Fighter works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Fire Fighter typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Fire Fighter
- Town of Surf City
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Holly, NC
FULL_TIME
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JOB
The Firefighter protects life and property by performing mitigation activities during emergency situations to include fires, medical incidents, rescue and other circumstances. When necessary, the firefighter drives and operates a fire vehicle at the fire scene, fights fires, and prepares the fire vehicle, lines and equipment for use by other firefighters. Other duties include performing maintenance of vehicles and fire stations, conducting pre-plan fire inspections, promoting emergency prevention and public education, and representing the Town of Surf City Fire Department to the public at various events. The Firefighter must also work on continuing education and maintaining physical and knowledge-based skills.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
These duties and responsibilities are not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the Town. Performs fire control and rescue operations by entering burning structures, utilizing systematic search procedures to locate and rescue trapped victims, determining safe evacuation paths, locating fire source, extinguishing the fire, operating heavy equipment and apparatus, forcing entry into structures, locating hydrants and other sources of water, operating hose lines, examining fire damage, and salvage and overhaul. Responds to traffic accidents, extricates patients from their vehicles using extrication techniques and equipment, providing stabilization first aid and basic life support, communicating with patient and providing transfer of care report, mitigating minor hazmat incidents, securing scenes, and extinguishing vehicle fires. Receives and responds to fire alarms, drives the fire vehicle to the fire scene, connects hoses to hydrants, and uses hoses to apply water or chemicals to fires. Participates in continuous professional development by attending training in areas such as fire ground operations, EMT, search and rescue, driver/operator training, NIMS, physical fitness, hazmat operations, ocean/waterway rescue, car seat technician, and fire boat operations. Operates various apparatus to include fire engine, aerial truck, tanker, rescue, brush, ATV, boats, etc. for emergency and routine response to emergencies and daily activities. Maintains equipment and the facility by performing daily preventative maintenance, testing fire equipment, and maintaining standard living conditions in facility. Performs operational support and administrative duties by facilitating fire prevention education, fire truck displays, station tours, installing smoke detectors, and assisting the public in emergency and non-emergency situations. Responds to customers' needs within the scope of training and expertise. Acts in the absence of an Officer on assigned shifts. Represents the department at special events including parades and open houses. Participates in pre-fire planning. Works irregular hours including weekends, holidays and extended hours as needed. Performs work during emergency/disaster situations. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Working Conditions Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions having the lighting, temperature, and noise of an open floor-plan office environment. The employee is also exposed to outdoor conditions when responding to calls, and may be frequently exposed to weather elements including rain, wind, varying temperatures, etc. In addition, the employee must effectively deal with personal danger, which may include exposure to hazardous chemicals and materials, fumes and smoke, intense heat, electrical hazards, confined or high work places, dangerous animals, extremely loud noises, hazards of emergency driving, hazards associated with traffic control and working in and near traffic, and natural and man-made disasters. Physical Requirements A portion of work is performed within an office environment, primarily behind a desk, and frequently includes the operation of a computer. The employee must read and write, and interact with others in person, over the phone, and via other devices. The employee may move about within the facility to access file cabinets, documents, office machinery, and other equipment. Travel is often required to outside sites in order to perform the duties described above, as well as to attend meetings, trainings, events, and other business activities. Work also requires running, walking, standing, bending, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, and/or moving equipment and injured/deceased persons, pushing and pulling various objects, climbing stairs and ladders, performing life-saving and rescue procedures, and operating assigned equipment including motor vehicles. Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently; and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. - 9 Days Ago
PRN Fire Fighter
- Town of Beaufort
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Live Oak, NC
PART_TIME
- An employee in this class participates in the operations of fire suppression, fire education and prevention, technical rescue, emergency medical and other incident response operations at the fire stat...
- 25 Days Ago
Volunteer Fire Fighter
- Town of Beaufort
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Live Oak, NC
VOLUNTEER
- A volunteer participates in the operations of fire suppression, fire education and prevention, and other incident response operations at the fire station. Volunteers participate as part of a team in t...
- 28 Days Ago
Fire Sprinkler Technician
- Optimum Fire & Security
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Wilmington, NC
FULL_TIME
- Job description The Inspection and Testing of Water Based Systems, NICET Certified Technician, will be joining the Optimum Fire & Security Federal Team in support of various projects in the local Nort...
- 14 Days Ago
Fire Sprinkler Pipe Fitter
- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC
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Wilmington, NC
FULL_TIME
- Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. Odyssey Fire, a Pye-Barker Fire & Safety company, is hiri...
- 6 Days Ago
Fire Sprinkler Pipe Fitter
- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC
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Wilmington, NC
FULL_TIME
- Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. Odyssey Fire, a Pye-Barker Fire & Safety company, is hiri...
- 6 Days Ago
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About Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States.
With a population of 119,045 in 2017, it is the eighth most populous city in the state. Wilmington is the principal city of the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area, a metropolitan area that includes New Hanover and Pender counties in southeastern North Carolina, which has a population of 263,429 as of the 2012 Census Estimate.
Wilmington was settled by the English along the Cape Fear River. The city was named after Spencer Compton who was the Earl of Wilmington. Its ...
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Income Estimation for Fire Fighter jobs
$56,546 to $77,538
Wilmington, North Carolina area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago
were up 1.5% from a year ago
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