Firefighter

Department: Long View Fire Department

Location: Town of Long View, NC

Salary: $49,614.00 total starting annual salary*

*Total starting salary includes FSLA OVT, Bonus, and Holiday Pay

About Us:

The Long View Fire Department is committed to protecting the lives and property of our community through professional fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical services, fire prevention, and public education. Our team works together to provide effective emergency response and maintain a safe and prepared community.

Key Responsibilities:

Respond to emergency calls involving fires, medical emergencies, technical rescues, and other incidents

Perform fire suppression, search and rescue, ventilation, salvage, and related emergency operations

Operate and maintain fire apparatus, pumps, firefighting equipment, and rescue tools

Provide emergency medical care within the individual's certification and scope of practice

Conduct fire inspections, pre-fire surveys, hydrant testing, and fire prevention education

Inspect, clean, and maintain fire apparatus, equipment, station buildings, and facilities

Participate in required training, drills, continuing education, and emergency preparedness activities

Work as part of a team to ensure safe, effective, and professional emergency response

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent

NC Firefighter Certification

NC Technical Rescuer – General Certification

NC Emergency Medical Technician Certification, meeting Catawba County EMS requirements

NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800

Ability to pass an annual NFPA 1582-compliant physical

Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous firefighting experience

Valid North Carolina Class B Driver’s License

Driver/Operator Pumps Certification

Benefits:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

NC Local Government Retirement System

401(k) Plan and matching

13 Paid Holidays

Short-Term Disability Coverage

Free YMCA Membership

Paid Annual NFPA Physicals and Stress Tests

11.08 Hours of Sick Leave Accrued Biweekly

Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrued Biweekly Based on Years of Service:

• 0–1.99 years: 9.23 hours
• 2–4.99 years: 11.07 hours
• 5–9.99 years: 13.84 hours
• 10–14.99 years: 16.61 hours
• 15–19.99 years: 19.98 hours
• 20+ years: 22.15 hours

Apply now to join the Long View Fire Department and help protect and serve our community.

The Town of Long View is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: From $49,614.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person