New Hanover County Hiring Firefighter/Apparatus Operator

New Hanover County invites applications for the position of:

Firefighter/Apparatus Operator

An Equal Opportunity Employer

DEPARTMENT: FIRE SERVICES

SALARY: $18.92 Hourly

$39,350.00 Annually

OPENING DATE: 09/29/21

CLOSING DATE: 10/13/21 11:59 PM

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

External Candidates: Full vaccination for COVID-19 is required within 30 days of employment. Vaccination status, to include documentation if fully vaccinated, is required by the first day of employment.

New Hanover County is accepting applications for full-time firefighter/apparatus operators, where

selected applicants meeting the requirements for and successfully completing an assessment will

be selected to fill current and/or future vacancies. Duties include protecting life and property by

responding to emergencies; securing the scene; extinguishing the fire; salvaging structures and

their contents; and providing basic emergency medical care as a first responder. Responds as the

primary apparatus operator to reports of emergencies which includes fires, emergency medical

requests, technical rescue incidents, hazardous materials response and other types of situations

that may present hazards or harm to people or property. Other duties include performing

maintenance of vehicles and fire stations, conducting pre-plan fire inspections, acting in the

absence of the Company Officer on assigned shifts and representing Fire Services to the public at

various events.

New Hanover County Fire Rescue is comprised of a team of dedicated emergency response

professionals who work to protect and educate citizens from the threats of fire and other

emergencies. Our employees stay committed to the County’s model of good governance working

24 hours a day in eight (8) fire/rescue stations, protecting 220 square miles of the County. The

department partners with Cape Fear Community College to sponsor internship students in the First

Responder Academy and also offers a first class volunteer firefighter program. These programs

provide opportunities for those wishing to volunteer their time or start their own career in the fire

industry. Ideal candidates for this department combine the department’s values of honor,

dedication, compassion, service and excellence with the County’s overarching shared values and

vision of a vibrant, prosperous and diverse coastal community committed to building a sustainable

future for generations to come.

New Hanover County strives to hire the best and the brightest employees who are committed to

public service. Our employees enjoy an innovative, energetic and employee-focused work

environment with top down support that embraces bottom up ideas and engagement. Our talented

team of professionals have a passion for providing care and services that effect change on the

everyday lives of the citizens they encounter. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation,

integrity, stewardship and accountability guide the way we conduct ourselves and deliver services

to our customers. If this sounds like an organization that models the values you uphold, we invite

you to come and be a part of the exciting, healthy and progressive team at New Hanover County.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and four (4) years of related

firefighting experience; or three (3) years of related firefighting experience, including two (2) years

as a full-time, career firefighter.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Required at application:

NC Driver’s License Class B (if out of state, NC license must be obtained within 30 days)

Firefighter accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board (NFPA 1001) or Firefighter II

accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board (prior edition standard NFPA 1001);

NC or National Registry EMT Certification (if National Registry, NC EMT certification must be

obtained within 1 year);

Technical Rescuer accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board (NFPA standard

1006, 2013 edition Chapters 5 & 6) or Technical Rescuer General accredited certification

through IFSAC or Pro Board (NFPA standard 1006, 2008 edition) and Technical Rescuer

Ropes accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board (NFPA standard 1006, 2008

edition)

Driver Operator Pumps accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board (NC Driver

Operator Pumps must be obtained within 12 months).

Required as a condition of continued employment:

Must be obtained no later than 30 days of employment:

Emergency Vehicle Driver accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board.

Must be obtained no later than 12 months of employment:

Technical Rescuer Vehicle accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board (NFPA

Chapter 10) or Technical Rescuer VMR accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board

(NFPA standard 1006, 2008).

Must be obtained no later than 18 months of employment:

Driver Operator Aerial accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board.

Must be obtained no later than 24 months of employment:

Fire & Life Safety Educator Level 1 accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board;

Must obtain one (1) Technical Rescuer specialty.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Hours: Rotating 24-hour shifts from 7AM-7AM, including weekends and holidays.

Must be available to work in emergency situation and report per established department

policies.

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and live within 90 minutes of the county at time

Employment references will be conducted on all applicants being considered for hire. Candidates

with previous military experience should attach a copy of their DD-214 (long form) to this

application. This will be accepted as one of your employment references.

Candidates are expected to thoroughly complete each relevant section of this application, including

documentation of education and relevant experience necessary to determine qualifications.

Incomplete information, partially complete information, or applications with omitted information

may result in disqualification from the selection process.

https://agency.governmentjobs.com/nhc/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=3250794&sharedWindow=0 3/7

Submitted application must include a Fire/EMS certification transcript in the attachments

section of this application in order to be considered. Applications without a transcript will

not be considered.

It is strongly preferred for candidates to attach a resume and cover letter.

For out of state EMT certifications please visit https://www2.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/EMS/resopros.htm

and contact NC Office of EMS for specifics as legal recognition of your certification may require

written testing, skills testing and/or additional training hours.

After the closing date for this position applications will be screened by Human

Resources. Applicants referred to the department will receive an e-mail with information

concerning the Candidate Assessment Process. Please continue to monitor your e-mail for

other communication pertinent to this position.

Candidate Assessments scheduled may include but are not limited to:

Ergometrics Video Test

Physical Agility Assessment

Panel Interviews

Practical Assessments

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

http://www.nhcgov.com/HR/Pages/JobOpportunities.aspx

OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:

230 Government Center Drive – Suite 135

Wilmington, NC 28403

910-798-7178

910-798-7178

cknips@nhcgov.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job #202100292

FIREFIGHTER/APPARATUS OPERATOR

KJ

Firefighter/Apparatus Operator Supplemental Questionnaire

* 1. If selected for employment, you will be required to be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19

virus within 30 days of employment unless you meet the criteria for a religious or medical

exemption. Do you agree that you understand this requirement and that you are willing

and able to meet this requirement if selected for employment?

Yes

No

* 2. Are you currently a paid or volunteer firefighter for New Hanover County rescue?

Yes

No

* 3. Did you graduate from the First Responder Academy offered at Cape Fear Community

College (CFCC)?

Yes

No

* 4. Please indicate the highest level degree in Fire Science that you hold from an accredited

school.

No degree in Fire Science from an accredited school

Associate’s Degree in Fire Science from an accredited school

https://agency.governmentjobs.com/nhc/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=3250794&sharedWindow=0 4/7

Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science from an accredited school

Master’s Degree in Fire Science from an accredited school

* 5. Indicate the length of your related firefighting experience.

No related firefighting experience

Less than 1 year of related firefighting experience

1 year but fewer than 2 years of related firefighting experience

2 years but fewer than 3 years of related firefighting experience

3 years but fewer than 4 years of related firefighting experience

4 years but fewer than 5 years of related firefighting experience

5 years or more of related firefighting experience

* 6. Do you have a NC Driver License, class B?

Yes

No

* 7. Have you had your driver’s license suspended for any reason in the last three years?

Yes

No

* 8. Do you currently hold a Firefighter accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board

(NFPA 1001)?

Yes

No

9. If you currently hold a Firefighter accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board

(NFPA 1001) indicate the date received.

* 10. Do you currently hold a Firefighter II accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board

(prior edition standard NFPA 1001)?

Yes

No

11. If you currently hold a Firefighter II accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board

(prior edition standard NFPA 1001) indicate the date received

* 12. Do you currently hold a NC or National Registry EMT Certification (if National Registry, NC

EMT certification must be obtained within 1 year)?

Yes

No

13. If you currently hold a NC or National Registry EMT Certification (if National Registry, NC

EMT certification must be obtained within 1 year) indicate the date received.

* 14. Do you currently hold a Technical Rescuer accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro

Board (NFPA standard 1006, 2013 edition Chapters 5 & 6)?

Yes

No

15. If you currently hold a Technical Rescuer accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro

Board (NFPA standard 1006, 2013 edition Chapters 5 & 6) indicate the date received.

* 16. Do you currently hold a Technical Rescuer General accredited certification through IFSAC

https://agency.governmentjobs.com/nhc/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=3250794&sharedWindow=0 5/7

or Pro Board (NFPA standard 1006, 2008 edition)?

Yes

No

17. If you currently hold a Technical Rescuer General accredited certification through IFSAC or

Pro Board (NFPA standard 1006, 2008 edition) indicate the date received.

* 18. Do you currently hold a Technical Rescuer Ropes accredited certification through IFSAC or

Pro Board (NFPA standard 1006, 2008 edition)?

Yes

No

19. If you currently hold a Technical Rescuer Ropes accredited certification through IFSAC or

Pro Board (NFPA standard 1006, 2008 edition) indicate the date received.

* 20. Do you currently hold a Driver Operator Pumps accredited certification through IFSAC or

Pro Board (NC Driver Operator Pumps must be obtained within 12 months)?

Yes

No

21. If you currently hold a Driver Operator Pumps accredited certification through IFSAC or

Pro Board (NC Driver Operator Pumps must be obtained within 12 months) indicate the

date received.

* 22. Do you currently hold a Emergency Vehicle Driver accredited certification through IFSAC

or Pro Board?

Yes

No

23. If you currently hold a Emergency Vehicle Driver accredited certification through IFSAC or

Pro Board indicate the date received.

* 24. I understand that if I currently do not have the following required certification, I must

obtain this within 30 days as a condition of continued employment: • Emergency Vehicle

Driver accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board

Yes

No

* 25. Do you currently hold a Technical Rescuer Vehicle accredited certification through IFSAC

or Pro Board (NFPA Chapter 10)?

Yes

No

26. If you currently hold a Technical Rescuer Vehicle accredited certification through IFSAC or

Pro Board (NFPA Chapter 10) indicate the date received.

* 27. Do you currently hold a Technical Rescuer VMR accredited certification through IFSAC or

Pro Board (NFPA standard 1006, 2008)?

Yes

No

https://agency.governmentjobs.com/nhc/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=3250794&sharedWindow=0 6/7

28. If you currently hold a Technical Rescuer VMR accredited certification through IFSAC or

Pro Board (NFPA standard 1006, 2008) indicate the date received.

* 29. I understand that if I currently do not have the following required certification, I must

obtain this within 12 months as a condition of continued employment: • Technical Rescuer

Vehicle accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board (NFPA Chapter 10) or

Technical Rescuer VMR accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board (NFPA

standard 1006, 2008)

Yes

No

* 30. Do you currently hold a Driver Operator Aerial accredited certification through IFSAC or

Pro Board?

Yes

No

31. If you currently hold a Driver Operator Aerial accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro

Board indicate the date received.

* 32. I understand that if I currently do not have the following required certification, I must

obtain this within 18 months as a condition of continued employment: • Driver Operator

Aerial accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board

Yes

No

* 33. Do you currently hold a Fire & Life Safety Educator Level 1 accredited certification through

IFSAC or Pro Board?

Yes

No

34. If you currently hold a Fire & Life Safety Educator Level 1 accredited certification through

IFSAC or Pro Board indicate the date received.

* 35. I understand that if I currently do not have the following required certifications, I must

obtain these within 24 months as a condition of continued employment: • Fire & Life

Safety Educator Level 1 accredited certification through IFSAC or Pro Board

• One (1)

Technical Rescuer specialty

Yes

No

* 36. I understand that i must attach a Fire/EMS certification transcript to this application and

that applications without a transcript may not be considered.

Yes

No

* 37. Are you available to work extended hours during emergency situations?

Yes

No

* 38. Are you able to work rotating days and/or shifts including holidays?

Yes

No

* 39. I understand that candidates are expected to thoroughly complete each relevant section

https://agency.governmentjobs.com/nhc/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=3250794&sharedWindow=0 7/7

of this application and that incomplete, partially compete, or omitted information may

result in disqualification from the selection process. Have you included all the required

information on your application?

Yes

No

* Required Question