The Town of Carolina Beach Fire Department is a combination system composed of full time paid, part-time paid, and paid on call members.
We respond to 400 calls per year.
Although very rewarding, becoming a firefighter is not easy.
Paid on Call Fire fighting requires a high level of personal commitment, and requires time for training, and practice.
Please completely review this Fact Sheet prior to submitting an application.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Firefighter
- 18 years of age or older
- Good Moral Character
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Physically Fit
- No previous experience necessary
CALL RESPONSE REQUIRMENTS
Once minimally trained, you will be issued a pager that will alert you to respond to a call. Each paid on call member is expected to respond to 35% of the Department full-alarm call load. Once sufficiently trained, you will earn pay per call based on your level of Training. You will also be insured by the Town of Carolina Beach when responding to calls or during training. Firefighting equipment and uniforms will be issued to you. You will be expected to comply with grooming and dress standards.
TRAINING REQUIRMENTS
You must complete Firefighter I and II certifications within 2 years after you enter the department. Training is provided by Cape Fear Community College. Classes are given at our station, other fire stations, seminars, and at the computer lab at the CFCC north campus.
You must complete 108 hours of continuing education to remain certified. In house or certification training is given every Monday night at the station.
As valued members of the community Carolina Beach FD firefighters are involved in community events through the course of the year. Examples are the Bike rodeo, Muscular dystrophy Boot Drive and Fireworks standbys.
APPLICATION PROCESS
There are 5 steps in the application process. Once your application is received, you will be guided though the steps by a member of the department. Each step must be completed in order:
1. Meet with the Chief of the department to discuss expectations and department operations.
2. You must submit a Town of Carolina Beach Employment Application. Applications are available at
Carolina Beach Town Hall, 1121 North Lake Park Blvd. Complete the application and submit to:
Ms. Sheila Mallard
Human Resources Officer
1121 North Lake Park Blvd.
Carolina Beach, NC 28428-4131
3. A background and drivers history check will be completed by the police department.
4. You will be interviewed by the Fire Chief.
5. Medical exam paid for by the department to determine fit for duty status.
Once you have successfully completed the above steps you will be accepted as a probationary member of the department. You will be placed with other new recruits and begin your training.
If you have any additional questions not covered in this fact sheet or would like additional information please contact FF. Robert Gottesman: robert.gottesman@carolinabeach.org.