Firefighters in North Carolina
Firefighters control and extinguish fires and respond to emergencies where life, property, or the environment is at risk. They work for fire departments in cities, towns, and rural areas, performing fire suppression, emergency medical response, hazardous material handling, search and rescue, and disaster relief In North Carolina the median pay is $37,940 a year, 36% below the national median of $59,280.
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Who is hiring in North Carolina
Openings in North Carolina and remote
- SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER (BASIC LIFE SUPPORT/HAZMAT), GS-0081-10 · U.S. Coast Guard · Elizabeth City, North Carolina · $68980–$89669
- SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER · U.S. Marine Corps · Cherry Point, North Carolina · $61722–$80243
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What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training).
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Firefighters.
Licenses and training in North Carolina
Firefighters pay in other states
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O*NET-SOC 33-2011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, North Carolina, annual.