Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician

About Us

We are an all-hazard combination department that provides first-due fire, rescue, search, and medical response to Linville and the surrounding mountain communities. Our response district includes golf resorts, rural neighborhoods, and large tracts of backcountry wilderness (including Grandfather Mountain). We value professionalism, strong decision-making, and continual training in a challenging operational environment.

Position details:

• One or two-person staffing with automatic volunteer/mutual aid support
• 24/72 shift schedule
• Starting salary approximately $55,000/year
• Health insurance
• Retirement with employer match

Successful applicants must have:

• Previous firefighting/medical experience
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Firefighter II certification
• EMT-B certification (must acquire AEMT within 2 years)

High-priority applicants may have*:

• Familiarity & comfort in austere backcountry environment for extended periods
• Familiarity with high angle rescue situations
• Experience driving commercial vehicle in inclement winter weather
• Experience with UTV/Argo operation
• Familiarity with sophisticated fire alarm systems
• Wildland firefighting experience
• Familiarity with swiftwater rescue / dive team response
• AHA CPR Instructor Certification (or willingness/ability to obtain)
• Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (or willingness/ability to obtain)

*Experience/familiarity in these areas is desirable due to our complex response environment.

Serious qualified candidates can email us at linvillevfd@gmail.com for more information or to receive an application.

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person