Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic at Western Carteret Fire and EMS

The Chief of the Department of the Western Carteret Interlocal Cooperation Agency, doing business as Western Carteret Fire & EMS, is accepting applications for the positions of Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic.

Western Carteret Fire & EMS offers full-time employees:

Market-Based Competitive Pay & 401K • State Retirement • Health Savings Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, & Supplemental Health • Western Carteret is a Growing Department in a rapidly growing community with state-of-the-art Ambulances, Apparatus, Tools, and Equipment • Compensation Incentives & Career Development Plans • Internal & External Training Opportunities and a total team approach to our operations. We believe in customer service to our citizens and our citizens show their appreciation in many ways almost daily.

Application can be found at the address: https://oshr.nc.gov/nc-state-government-paper-application-employment-pd-107

How to Apply:
Fill out and sign your application (see below). Either use the pdf, print it out and fill it out by hand or use the “fillable” pdf and then print it out. Use a continuation sheet (PD107-2022a) if needed for extensive job experience and include it with your application. Application must also include a resume, copies of all certifications, and a color copy of your driver’s license.

Applications will be accepted now until both EMT/Firefighter and Paramedic/Firefighter vacancies are filled.
Your complete application packet and all required documents must be received for you to be eligible. The application and required documents may be:

1. Dropped off at the Western Carteret Interlocal Cooperation Agency’s Office, 140 Sherwood Avenue, Cedar Point, NC 28584 in the Clerk, Mrs. Sarah Diehl’s office.

2. Scan and email to Chief Dustin Clapp: chief@westcartilafdnc.gov

3. Or mailed to:
Western Carteret Interlocal Cooperation Agency c/o Mrs. Sarah Diehl
140 Sherwood Avenue
Cedar Point, NC 28584

Details: Job Title: Firefighter/EMT – or – Firefighter/Paramedic

Hiring Range:
Firefighter/EMT = $45,749.60 (This is just the base pay, not including OT or holiday pay)
Firefighter/Paramedic = $66,806.10 (This is just the base pay, not including OT or holiday pay)
Plus: Overtime and holiday pay.

Duty Location:
Fire & EMS Station # 1 at 140 Sherwood Ave., Cedar Point, NC 28584
Fire & EMS Station # 2 at 141 Morristown Rd., Stella, NC 28582

Who may be considered?
a. Current United States resident.
b. Current North Carolina, IFSAC or Pro-Board Firefighter Level II certification
c. Current NC State Certified EMT or EMT-Paramedic Qualifications/ Certifications Required:
• Requires a valid NC State Driver’s License or ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Requires a minimum of a NC State, IFSAC, or Pro-Board Fire Fighter II Certification.
• Requires a minimum of a NC Haz-Mat Awareness Level Certification.
• Must also have all required NIMS ICS certifications (NIMS 100, 200, 700, & 800).

Certification Level: Paramedic, EMT
County: Statewide (No County)
Closing Date (if any):