Northern Wake FD Hiring Captain

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)