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 Postings

There are currently several positions open within the Department which include part-time firefighter, full-time firefighter positions as seen below.

Starting salary: $48,970.40 plus the benefit package

After 6 months and successful completion of DFD Firefighter 2 job tasks: $50,356.26 with the potential of $52,874.08 with AAS in Fire Protection degree

Full time Firefighter Job Posting

Position Title: Full time Firefighter
The Full time Firefighter must be able to perform the duties of a Firefighter. This includes operating in IDLH atmospheres and providing basic level emergency medical care and rescue services as needed.

  • NC Firefighter certification
  • NC-EMT Basic; or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
  • 18 years of age and reside within a 25-mile radius of Denver Fire Headquarters
  • NC Class B Classified license within 3 months of hire
  • IS 100.c, 200.c, 700.b, 703.a, 706 and 800.c prior to employment start date
  • Candidates must demonstrate through the Denver Fire Department hiring process a level of competency to perform as a Firefighter
  • Station and Apparatus upkeep and basic maintenance
  • Common and accepted functions of Fire, Rescue, and EMT
  • Incident mitigation, Incident reporting, record keeping, public relations, and fire prevention
  • Perform additional tasks assigned through their chain of command
  • Application period: The application period will open on June 19th, 2023, and close on July 21th, 2023, at 5 pm
  • Written and JRPAT Testing date: July 28th and 29th, 2022
  • This is a full-time, 24-hour shift based position
  • No cost health, dental, vision, cancer, life and disability insurance for the employee
  • Private 401 k retirement plan with up to a 10% employer match after 1 year
  • Position Pay Range: $48,970.40 – $61,522.53
  • Overtime opportunities in addition to base salary available
  • Longevity bonus after 2 years of service
  • Department provided tuition for accredited Fire Protection Degree program completion
  • 5% degree pay incentive for A.A.S. in Fire Protection
  • Advanced training opportunities

Position Title: Part-Time Firefighter
The Part Time Firefighter must be able to perform the duties of a Firefighter. This includes operating in IDLH atmospheres and providing basic level emergency medical care and rescue services as needed. $18-18.75hr depending on qualifications 

  • NC Firefighter certification
  • NC-EMT Basic; or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
  • 18 years of age and reside within a 25-mile radius of Denver Fire Headquarters
  • NC Class B Classified license within 3 months of hire
  • IS 100.c, 200.c, 700.b, 703.a, 706 and 800.c prior to employment start date
  • Candidates must demonstrate through the Denver Fire Department hiring process a level of competency to perform as a Career Firefighter
  • Station and Apparatus upkeep and basic maintenance
  • Common and accepted functions of Fire, Rescue, and EMT
  • Incident mitigation, Incident reporting, record keeping, public relations, and fire prevention
  • Perform additional tasks assigned through their chain of command
  • Application period: The application period will open on June 19th, 2023, and close on July 21th, 2023, at 5 pm
  • Written and JRPAT Testing date: July 28th and 29th, 2023

JRPAT Notice:

Applicants must complete a liability waiver before participating in the JRPAT. To print a complete liability waiver prior to arriving for the JRPAT please click here.

Please have the following information on-hand to complete and submit the application. Copies should be provided upon arrival for testing on July 28th and 29th:

  • 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Denver Volunteer 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.

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