Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician

Firefighter Non-Exempt Minimum Pay of $60,249.00

Minimum Qualifications: Firefighter/EMT

• Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent
• Valid Driver's License (Class B)
• North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (or ability to obtain within a specified time frame)
• Wildland Firefighter (ability to obtain as classes and staffing permit)
• Technical Rescuer (ability to obtain as classes and staffing permit)
• North Carolina Firefighter II
• NIMS requirements per position

Town Benefits:

• State retirement plan
• 401k or 457b with up to 6% employer match
• 100% Health insurance for employee; Dependent coverage available
• 100% Dental & vision for employee; Dependent coverage available
• $1,000 HRA for employees/$2,000 for family
• Flexible spending account available for employee contributions
• 100% Group life insurance
• 100% long term disability
• Paid vacation/annual leave accrual based on service time, beginning with 120 hours annually
• Sick leave accruals at 12 hours per month
• 12 paid holidays (12hrs per holiday)
• 100% Workers Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program

Selection Guidelines:

• Written Test
• Background Check
• Physical Agility Test (https://weavervillenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Weaverville-Fire-Department-Physical-Agility-Test.pdf)
• Physical
• Drug Screening

Please return applications to:

Town of Weaverville

Attention: Firefighter/EMT Application

Post Office Box 338

Weaverville, North Carolina 28787

All positions/promotions are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

The Town of Weaverville is an equal opportunity employer.

Application period open until filled. First review of applications will be June 25, 2026.

Complete an application at https://weavervillenc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Employment-Application-Fillable-February-2021.pdf

Pay: From $60,249.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 457(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person