Fayetteville Today

Applications are now being accepted for firefighter positions with the Fayetteville Fire Department in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Both entry-level and lateral-entry positions are available, and interested individuals can apply online at FayettevilleNC.gov/Jobs. The deadline for applications is January 12th.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will undergo a rigorous selection process, which includes a written exam, a physical ability test, and panel interviews. Entry-level candidates who are selected will then attend an 18-week fire training academy at the Fayetteville Fire Training Center.

For current, full-time firefighters who meet certain requirements, there is also a lateral-entry program available. These individuals may be eligible for up to a $3,000 hiring and retention incentive upon hire. Recruitment Captain Stephen Shakeshaft stated, "We hope our latest addition of a Lateral-Entry Incentive Program will encourage current, full-time firefighters to explore career opportunities with the Fayetteville Fire Department. Both lateral-entry and other fully certified candidates will be eligible for an abbreviated academy, putting qualified, trained professionals on the trucks and protecting our community faster."

Working with the Fayetteville Fire Department offers several benefits, including a starting salary range of $40,800 to $46,257. Qualified candidates may also receive a hiring incentive of up to $3,000. Inexperienced candidates will have their Fire Training Academy fully paid for, while lateral-entry and fully certified candidates will undergo an abbreviated academy. The department also provides nationally recognized certifications and credentialing, as well as educational incentive pay for firefighters pursuing associate's or bachelor's degrees.

The Fayetteville Fire Department is committed to the professional development of its firefighters. They offer a regional Fire Training Facility for continued education and specialized training in areas such as hazardous materials, urban search and rescue, fire investigation, and community risk reduction. There are also various specialty programs and divisions available, including drone operations, strategic planning and emergency preparedness, logistics, and more.

It is worth noting that the Fayetteville Fire Department is highly esteemed, being one of only 119 agencies worldwide to be accredited with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International and receiving an Insurance Services Organization protection classification of Class 1, the highest rating available.

Interested individuals can find more information by visiting FayettevilleNC.gov/Fire or by contacting Recruitment Captain Stephen Shakeshaft at (910) 676-1716 or stephenshakeshaft@fayettevillenc.gov. Don't miss this opportunity to join the Fayetteville Fire Department and contribute to the safety and well-being of the community. Apply now before the January 12th deadline.

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