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Fayetteville Fire Department begins recruitment for certified firefighters

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Mayor Mitch Colvin, City of Fayetteville | City of Fayetteville website

Mayor Mitch Colvin, City of Fayetteville | City of Fayetteville website

The Fayetteville Fire Department will begin accepting applications from July 7 through July 19 for certified firefighters and Lateral Entry Firefighters with Emergency Management Technician (EMT) credentials.

Individuals who currently hold both North Carolina Firefighter and EMT credentials are eligible to apply during this application period. Applicants with a minimum of two years of full-time firefighting experience and current employment with a municipal fire department may be eligible for the Fayetteville Fire Department’s lateral entry program.

The starting salaries for both positions are:

Certified Firefighter/EMT - $46,700

Lateral-Entry Firefighter/EMT - $46,700 to $52,310 (Depending on Qualifications).

The benefits for serving as a Fayetteville firefighter include:

Educational Incentive Pay up to $3,000 per year

Annual Comprehensive Cancer Screening

North Carolina State Retirement System

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Unlimited Sick Leave Accumulation

Accrued Vacation and Holidays

NC401K Contributions, no match required

Anyone interested in applying for these positions should visit fayettevillenc.gov/fire and go to careers.

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