CAREERS WITH CALABASH FIRE/RESCUE

Employment Opportunities​

This fire department has full-time, and part-time employees—and from time to time—we have an opening. If we have any job openings, and you wish to apply, please complete and submit the application below. Please ensure you review the Job Posting and verify that you are qualified for the position. 

Job Posting

Calabash Department is now Accepting Applications for Firefighter Positions.

As an employee of the Calabash Fire Department, you will respond to various Emergencies.  The firefighter is expected to perform any task that the
emergency situation dictates, including but not limited to structural firefighting, fire alarms, vehicle fires, woods fires, rescue, emergency medical and or other incident response operations. 

Shifts: 48/96 hour

Starting Salary:  $47,500 annually

Work includes:

  • Performing all firefighting duties to the level of your experience
  • Maintaining Fire Station, Yard and Grounds Maintenance
  • Perform Daily checks on all Fire Apparatus and Equipment
  • Testing of all equipment, fire hose, fire hydrants.

The firefighter will be directly accountable to the fire chief for all work performance.

  • Must Possess a High School Diploma or GED
  • Must have  NC Firefighter Certification or Equivalent IFSAC or ProBoard Firefighter II From Another State
  • Current Drivers License
  • NC Hazardous Materials Level I Responder Certification
  • Minimum EMT-B NC or National Registry
  • Health Insurance Coverage
  • Life Insurance Coverage
  • NC Fire and Rescue Worker’s Pension Fund
  • 457 Retirement Plan
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a JRPAT, medical evaluation, drug test, and criminal background check.

    Contact Chief Keith McGee for any questions.

Please have the following information on-hand to complete and submit the application:

  • Resume
  • NC Office of State Fire Marshal Transcripts: Detailed Training Transcript, Summary Transcript, and Classes Remaining Transcript
  • These can be found and printed off the NCOSFM Website https://apps.ncdoi.net/f?p=305:1 
  • Copies of your ICS (NIMS) Certifications: 100,200,700,800, and others if you have them
  • Copies of all your Fire or Emergency Service Related Certifications (All Certifications)
  • Copy of your EMT Certification
  • Copy of your Driver’s License

How to Apply

Please complete and submit the application below. Please ensure you review the Job Posting and verify that you are qualified for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer​

Calabash Fire Department is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment due to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military status, or protected veteran status. Our Fire Department complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in places where our fire department operates.