**ALL POSITIONS WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED**
About us:
Blue Ridge Fire and Rescue serves the East Flat Rock and Flat Rock communities and runs approximately 2,600 calls per year with a wide variety of call types. We have residential structures, commercial structures, and a variety of areas for outdoor enthusiasts which add to our unique call volume.
We invite you to apply in person and take a tour of our station. Or you may download our application at www.blueridgefire.com and email to info@blueridgefire.com
Overview:
We searching for three Full-Time Firefighter/EMT's to join our team. As a member of our team you will play a crucial role in providing fire protection and medical response to the East Flat Rock and Flat Rock communities. This position requires a 48/96 work schedule, quick thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. We run medical calls We offer a very rich benefit package. We are also a part of the N.C. Local Government Employees Retirement System.
Base salary is $45,000 per year. Certain certifications allow for an additional increase of up to $7,200 per year. In addition, we pay an annual training bonus of either $500 or $750 depending on the number of hours obtained.
We also pay for training out of town and locally, it's all provided!
Responsibilities:
- Respond to emergency calls for medical assistance, fires, and motor vehicle accidents, rescues and other emergency situations.
- Provide basic life support and administer first aid to individuals in need
- Perform CPR and assess vital signs of patients
- Safely operate emergency vehicles, including commercial driving when necessary
- Conduct fire suppression activities, including extinguishing fires and rescuing individuals
- Conduct inspections of buildings to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities
- Maintain equipment and perform routine maintenance checks
- Assist with public education programs related to fire safety
-Other duties assigned
Qualifications:
-NC Firefighter Certification
-Valid NC EMT-B certification
-HazMat Operations certification
- Class B driver's license preferred or willingness to obtain one
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and physically demanding tasks
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work well in a team environment and follow instructions effectively
-Starting pay $45,000/year
-Annual certification bonuses up to $7,200
-Annual training bonus for 300 training hours or more
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience as a Firefighter/EMT in North Carolina?
License/Certification:
- NC EMT Basic Certification (Required)
- North Carolina Firefighter Certification (FF I & FFII) (Required)
Work Location: In person