Employment

We are hiring! Please visit https://nc-carrboro.civicplushrms.com/careers/ 

Recruitment Schedule

  • Application Period: June 8 - July 8, 2022
  • Application Review: July 8-9, 2022
  • Applicants Notified: July 10, 2022
  • Practice Dates: July 23-24, 2022
  • Physical Agility: July 30-31, 2022
  • Applicants Notified: July 31, 2022
  • Interviews: Aug. 3-4, 2022
  • Applicants Notified: Aug. 8, 2022 

Working With Us

Working for the Carrboro Fire-Rescue Department offers women and men of all backgrounds a potentially exciting and rewarding career opportunity. While we do not always have openings available, we welcome inquiries from interested persons at any time!

We have designed this page to give you an idea of the general requirements for employment with us. Please note, this page is not a comprehensive description of all the job requirements but an overview only.

Requirements & Job Description

  • Carrboro firefighters work an average of 10, 24-hour shifts per month on the following rotation: 24 on, 24 off, 24 on, 24 off, 24 on, 96 off
  • Applicants must be 18 years old at the time of hire and posses a high school diploma or GED
  • Candidates are subject to a physical agility test, medical exam, and criminal / driving records check
  • Certified Firefighter II (North Carolina or Pro-Board/IFSAC required)
  • EMT is not required, but is considered beneficial
  • Our current starting salary is $37,038
  • View our excellent Benefits Package

Questions? Please call 919-918-7347