Full Time Fire Captain

Durham Highway Fire Dept. has opened an application process for a full time fire captain working rotating 24 hour shifts (A, B, C).

Salary Range: $17.96 – $28.39 hourly with an annualized estimated salary of $59,986 – $94,823 Annual Estimate

Competitive benefits package including enrollment in the State Retirement System, department provided 401k and comprehensive health insurance.

Position Description

The purpose of this position is to provide rapid fire-suppression response to protect life and property by controlling and extinguishing fires. This position maintains firefighting equipment; provides training to the general public on fire prevention awareness; and responds to medical emergencies and after-effects of other hazardous conditions. Persons in this position perform difficult protective service directing and supervising a fire company.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• High School graduate or GED
• Must be 21 years of age prior to the application
• Must be North Carolina Fire Officer I
• Must be North Carolina Driver Ops- Pumps certified
• Must be North Carolina Emergency Vehicle Driver
• Must be North Carolina Firefighter II
• Must be North Carolina EMT-B
• Must be North Carolina Hazardous Materials
• Must be NIMS ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800

SUBMITTAL DATE:

September 27, 2024

Please email a Resume, Cover Letter, and All Applicable Certifications to:

Chief David McNulty mcnultyd@dhfd.org

APPLICANT SELECTION PROCESS:

• Qualified applicants must complete a physical assessment and an oral
• Complete background investigation
• Pass an established medical physical exam and drug screening