The Town of Newport
Fire Department
“The 43 House”
The Town of Newport Fire Department is currently accepting applications for 2 full-time Paramedic/Firefighters. Successful candidate will work a 48/96 shift schedule. Our department covers seventy-five square miles of response area composed of rural and suburban districts. Shift personnel cross-staff fire apparatus and ALS transport units with a steadily increasing call volume, answering over 2300 calls for service in 2023.
Minimum Qualifications:
– High school diploma or equivalent
– Valid NC Driver’s License
– NC Paramedic
– ACLS, PALS, BLS, PHTLS
– NC Firefighter I&II with HAZMAT Ops
Applicants must be physically capable of carrying out the duties associated with EMS and training as a NC Firefighter. Successful candidates will be required to pass boarding with the Carteret County Medical Director, prior to the first assigned shift day.
Total Compensation, after probation, on a 48/96 schedule is up to $84,637 per year. The compensation package includes scheduled hours, scheduled overtime, paid employee health benefits – including a $1000.00 annual HSA card for co-pays, NC Retirement, and 5% 401K contribution. We offer holiday pay, competitive sick/vacation accrual rates, and paid department sponsored training (as funds are available), as well as the annual NCSFA relief fund membership.
Applications can be found at newportnc.gov, by following the “CAREERS” link. Completed applications, a resume, along with a driving and criminal record can be emailed to Deputy Chief James Ainsworth at jainsworth@newportnc.gov. Applications can also be submitted in person at 125 Howard Blvd, Newport, NC, 28570.
Certification Level: Paramedic
County: Statewide (No County)
Closing Date (if any):
