FIRE RECRUIT (Entry Level)
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FIRE RECRUIT (Entry Level)
Salary
$45,360.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full time with benefits
Job Number
25-05352
Department
Fire
Opening Date
03/31/2025
Closing Date
4/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
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Position Description
Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
The Durham Fire Department is nationally accredited and known for aggressive firefighting tactics, proactive fire and life safety education programming, and one of the highest cardiac resuscitation rates in the country. We protect and serve residents and visitors through fire prevention activities and emergency responses to fire, EMS, technical rescue, and hazardous materials incidents. If you are interested in helping people and want an exciting career in public service, become a Durham firefighter!
Starting Salary: $45,360.00 (Non-Negotiable)
Work Hours: 24 Hour Rotating Shifts 7:00 am-7:00 am (After Academy)
The Durham Fire Department (DFD) is currently seeking Entry Level applicants to fill firefighter vacancies.
Applicants considered for positions will participate in a one-day written and physical agility testing process. The written test and physical agility test will both access abilities and personal characteristics important to effective job performance as a firefighter. Applicants must be able to test and interview in person. We cannot accommodate requests to test or interview on dates other than those specified at DurhamFD.org. For testing dates, details and other essential information, all applicants MUST visit DurhamFD.org.
Applicants selected for hire will receive training and instruction in firefighting, rescue, hazardous materials response and emergency medical services. This is accomplished by attending classes and emergency events; completing physical training; becoming knowledgeable about professional firefighting and other related duties, equipment, rescue materials and supplies.
Applicants hired must successfully complete a 9-month academy while participating in rigorous physical training. All applicants selected for hire who do not currently have NC EMT certification or higher must attain NC EMT certification within three testing attempts. All classes are scheduled and funded by DFD while employed.
Duties/Responsibilities
Until graduation from the Fire Academy, entry level fire recruits will learn to perform all tasks below through attending classes and participating in rigorous physical training.
Provides emergency medical services as a first responder by responding to emergency medical incidents; evaluating and administering drugs for incidents such as cardiac, respiratory, allergic conditions , and trauma; and maintaining EMS equipment and supplies.
Performs fire control and rescue operations by entering burning structures, searching for victims and fire sources, extinguishing fires, operating equipment and apparatus, forcing entry into structures, examining fire damage, locating hydrants and other sources of water, operating hose lines, extricating victims, and cleaning fire scenes.
Provides highly specialized rescue and/or firefighting services such as swift water rescue, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue.
Participates in drills and demonstrates consistent and thorough knowledge of specialized areas; attains and/or maintains required certifications, and maintains records, logs, and reports.
Maintains equipment and fire facilities by performing daily preventive maintenance, testing fire equipment, checking hydrants, and performing other maintenance activities as assigned.
This position is critical to emergency operations and fire recruits will report to work in spite of or because of an emergency or disaster event.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
High school diploma/equivalency (GED, HiSET, TASC) by the hire date/Academy start date.
Must be at least 18 years of age by the hire date/Academy start date.
Valid, unrestricted Class C driver's license.
No DWI/DUI convictions in the last four years.
No felony convictions.
Must pass entry level written and agility testing, medical examination, and extensive background investigation.
Must earn and maintain NC EMT certification within three testing attempts (scheduled and funded by Durham Fire Department while employed).
Employees who are not successful in attaining all certifications within the specified time frame will be terminated.
Work will require knowledge attained through successful completion of the Durham Fire Department Academy (scheduled and funded by the Durham Fire Department while employed).
Important Note regarding vaccine requirements:
Applicants selected for hire must be willing to obtain required vaccines to meet EMS requirements (see link at DurhamFD.org). Applicants requesting exemption from any vaccine must contact HRConnect@DurhamNC.govfor instructions. Please note that approval of exemption requests is not guaranteed.
The City of Durham Encouraged Diversity in the Workplace.
Additional Preferred Skills
N/A
Benefits - General Full-Time Employees
12-13 paid holidays per year
13 standard work days of vacation per year
13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
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Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
City of Durham Website
Walk in
Job fair
Employee referral
Professional organization Please list the organization in "other" box below
Internet posting Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below
Craig's List
Facebook
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GlassDoor
governmentjobs.com
Monster.com
Indeed.com
Employment Security Commission
Magazine/Newspaper
Other
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If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.
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Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education by the hire date/Academy start date.
Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
Currently have High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
Will have High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) by the hire date/Academy start date
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree (PhD, Juris Doctorate)
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If you have a high school equivalency (GED, HiSET, TASC), please provide: the name of the institution/agency, the city and state, and date you received your equivalency.
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In order to become a Fire Recruit with the City of Durham, you must be 18 years of age. Please check one item below:
I am 18 years of age or older.
I will be 18 years of age by September 8, 2025.
I will "not" be 18 years of age by September 8, 2025.
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Do you have a valid, unrestricted driver's license?
I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license.
I have a valid license from another State.
I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
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Have you had any DWI/DUI convictions in the last four years?
No
Yes
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Do you have any felony convictions?
No
Yes
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To be employed with the City of Durham as a Fire Recruit, you must pass entry level written and agility testing, medical examination, and extensive background investigation. Do you understand this statement?
No, I do not understand this statement.
Yes, I understand this statement.
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EMT certification will be required for these positions. If you do not currently have this certification, if hired, do you understand that you must attain this certification within 3 testing attempts?
Yes, I understand this statement.
No, I do not understand this statement.
I already have the EMT certification.
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Do you understand that employees who are not successful in attaining all certifications within the specified time frame will be terminated?
No, I do not understand this statement.
Yes, I understand this statement.
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Do you understand that this hiring process requires successful completion of a fire academy lasting approximately 9 months beginning most days at 6:00 a.m.?
Yes, I understand this statement.
No, I do not understand this statement.
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A copy (not original) of your driver's license is to be provided to the Durham Fire Department on testing day. Do you understand that it is your responsibility to provide a COPY of your driver's license to the Durham Fire Department on your scheduled testing day? (The copy will not be returned.)
Yes, I understand this statement.
No, I do not understand this statement.
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