Firefighter / EMT

• Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License (Class B)
• North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (or ability to obtain within specified time frame)
• Wildland Firefighter (ability to obtain as classes and staffing permit)
• Technical Rescuer (ability to obtain as classes and staffing permit)
• North Carolina FF-II
• Wildland Firefighter
• Technical Rescuer
• NIMS requirements per position

• State retirement plan
• 401K or 457B with up to 6% employer match
• 100% Health insurance for employee; Dependent coverage available
• 100% Dental & vision for employee; Dependent coverage available
• $1,000 HRA for employees / $2,000 for family
• Flexible spending account available for employee contributions
• 100% Group life insurance
• 100% long term disability
• Paid vacation/annual leave accrual based on service time, beginning with 120 hours annually
• Sick leave accruals at 12 hours per month
• 12 paid holidays (12hrs per holiday)
• 100% Workers Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program

Selection Guidelines:

• Written Test
• Background Check
• Physical Agility Test
• Physical
• Drug Screening

Please return applications to:

Town of Weaverville
Attention: Firefighter / EMT Application
Post Office Box 338
Weaverville, North Carolina 28787

All positions/promotions are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

The Town of Weaverville is an equal opportunity employer.

Application period open until filled.

Complete an application:

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