Northern Wake Fire Department
11713 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27614
Ph: (919) 847-3858
Fax: (919) 847-3892
www.northernwakefire.org
Full-Time Employment Opportunity
The Northern Wake Fire Department is accepting applications for the position of Captain.
Application Deadline: June 29, 2018 @ 5:00pm
Two different work schedules are available, rotating 24-Hour Shift and 12-Hour Daytime Shift. Work schedule assignments are
subject to departmental staffing needs as identified by the Fire Chief.
Educational Requirements: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED with an Associates degree in fire protection technology
or related field. An equivalent education and experience will be considered as a substitute for an Associates degree. A
Bachelors’ degree is preferred.
Experience Requirements: Minimum of 4-years of fire service experience with 1-year experience as an Engineer. Experience
in a volunteer or combination fire department is preferred.
Job Description: Captain
The position of Captain requires the employee to play a multifunctional role. This role encompasses the many responsibilities required on an
emergency scene, as well as the daily tasks of managing a fire station and the affiliated personnel, apparatus and equipment including filling
in as the apparatus driver when required. These responsibilities include but are not limited to: emergency and non-emergency response to
Fire, EMS, Rescue, and other requests for service; facilities and equipment maintenance; pre-fire planning; public fire education; district
information maintenance; and other duties as specified by the Fire Chief and/or Immediate Supervisor.
Tentative Employment Start Date: TBD Starting Pay Rate: 24-Hour Shift: $14.48 per hour
12-Hour Shift: $23.25 per hour
Northern Wake Fire Department Employment Requirements:
• Firefighter Level I and II (NFPA 1001)(IFSAC, ProBoard, DOD)
• Hazardous Materials Responder Level 1 (NFPA 472 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120)(IFSAC, ProBoard, DOD)
• Emergency Vehicle Driver (NFPA 1002)(IFSAC, ProBoard, DOD)
• Driver Operator – Pumps (NFPA 1002)(IFSAC, ProBoard, DOD)
• Driver Operator – Aerials (NFPA 1002)(IFSAC, ProBoard, DOD)
• Fire Officer Level I and II (NFPA 1021)(IFSAC, ProBoard, DOD)
• Fire Instructor Level 1 (NFPA 1041)(IFSAC, ProBoard, DOD)
• NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 (NFPA 1561)
• NC EMT
• Blood-borne Pathogens Training (NFPA 1581 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.130)
• NC Classified “B” or CDL “B” license
Employment Benefit Package:
• Health and Dental Insurance coverage.
• Life Insurance coverage
• Accident/Sickness Supplemental Insurance Coverage
• North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement
• North Carolina 401K (Optional 457K Plan)
• North Carolina Fire and Rescue Squad Workers’ Pension Fund
• Longevity Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
Application Process:
• Resume
• NC PD107 Application: https://oshr.nc.gov/documents/nc-state-government-application-employment-pd-107
• Assessment Center – Tentative Date: July 23, 2018
• Interview with Fire Chief – TBD
• Employment contingent upon successful completion of a medical evaluation, drug test and criminal
background check
To be considered for employment, you must return both your resume and the PD107 application
with verification of the prerequisites to:
Kathleen Pitz – Administrative Assistant
Northern Wake Fire Department
Headquarters Station
11713 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27614
919-847-3858
(Applications may be submitted, with attached documentation, by mail or by person)
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