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Fire Department » Employment
EMPLOYMENT

To qualify, an applicant must possess a High School Diploma or GED, be at least 21 years of age and possess and have maintained a satisfactory driving record.  Applicants will be required to successfully complete the following:

  • Aptitude Test
  • Background Investigation
  • Strength and Agility Test
  • Oral Interview
  • Pass City's driving standard
  • Criminal/Credit history check
  • And other posted requirements

To be considered, a City of Wilmington employment application must be completed and forwarded to Human Resources before 5:00 PM on the closing date for the posted vacancy.

Do not forward a completed application for the position of firefighter unless we have posted such a vacancy.

Photocopies of the following documents and those requested in the actual job announcement must be included with your application for firefighter:

  • Birth Certificate
  • High School Diploma, High School Transcript or GED Certificate
  • Current Driver's License
  • Driving History-If you have an out of state driver's license include a certified copy of your driving history from that state
  • Documents of related training (if applicable)

Failure to provide copies of all the required documentation with the application will disqualify candidates from consideration.  Starting salary:  $25,155. Comprehensive benefits package including an additional 4.5% contribution to 401k or 457 plan. 

Fire Department
801 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Tel: 910-341-7846
Fax: 910-343-4772
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