Firefighter ; Non-Certified

Position: FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT (NON-CERTIFIED)
FIRE RECRUIT STARTING SALARY- $57,012

No Experience?  No Problem!

Are you interested in making a difference in your community?  Do you have a passion for helping people?  Do you enjoy teamwork, collaboration, and physical fitness?  Or maybe it's just time for a change in career to one of the most satisfying professions in America… FIREFIGHTER.

Cary is currently looking for inspired, committed, and dedicated individuals to join the Cary Fire Department.  No firefighting experience is necessary to apply for our Firefighter Recruit position… only a strong character, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.  

What to expect as a member of the Cary Fire Department:

* The most competitive pay in the area as well as a career ladder promotion program with several levels of advancement possibilities

* Comprehensive benefits package for all stages of your life  

* Ownership in an organization that is committed to excellence, high-quality service delivery and putting people first

* Commitment to making all things better through experimenting in an effort to learn, fail, and grow  

* Opportunity to lead from where you are and leadership development

* Collaboration and problem-solving in a team environment

What to Expect as a Firefighter Recruit

As a Firefighter Recruit, you will be enrolled in the Cary Fire Department's in-house Fire Academy, a comprehensive program lasting approximately 30 weeks. During this time, you will participate in a rigorous academic and physical training curriculum designed to prepare you for a career in public service and to earn certifications across multiple disciplines.

Recruits are required to attend and successfully complete all Cary Fire Academy classes and training sessions, including those necessary to obtain North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification. Adherence to all departmental standards, policies, and performance expectations is mandatory throughout the academy.

During the academy, you will:

* Participate in intense physical training and learn physically demanding skills each day  

* Engage in challenging academic programs required to pass state exams  

* Receive multiple certifications (ex. EMT, Firefighter, Haz-mat)

* Develop basic firefighter skills like pulling hose-lines, raising ladders, tying knots, rescue, ventilation, forcible entry, salvage, and water supply  

* Demonstrate your firefighter knowledge about fire behavior, firefighting tactics, fire prevention, incident command, building construction and emergency medicine   

Upon completion of the academy and the Firefighter Recruit's State Exam you will be assigned to rotating shifts at one of 9 fire stations that provide fire suppression, emergency medical treatment, technical urban rescue, fire prevention, fire investigation, and public education services to the 60+ square-miles that are the Cary town limits.

TENTATIVE HIRING PROCESS TIMELINE:  (subject to change)

February 24 - March 10 (midnight)       Application Window Open

March 11 - March 16
Phone Interviews

March 17 - March 18
In Person Physical Agility Testing

March 19 - March 25
Virtual Interviews

March 26 - April 1
In Person Final Interviews/Decisions

April 2
Contingent Job Offers

April 6 - April 23
Medical Exams/ Stress Testing

Background Investigation

Fingerprint Check

April 24
Final Job Offers

May 11
Anticipated Academy Start Date

NOTE--- Where timeline is labeled "In Person," candidates MUST be on site.  CPAT certification is not accepted, you must be present and pass the Cary FD PAT to be considered for a position.

Typical Tasks of a Firefighter In The Academy:

* Completes classroom training by listening and taking notes at lectures; studying in groups; watching presentations and videos; and passing written exams.

* Completes physical training by running routine exercise drills and practicing skills with ladders, hoses, and other related rescue equipment.

* Fulfills firefighter skills training by loading, unloading, and cleaning hoses; climbing ladders; using extrication and other tools; and completing rescue drills.

* Fulfills EMS skills training by attending classroom and practical training, demonstrating mastery by receiving required NC EMT…