Certified Career Firefighter/EMT Position Matthews Fire and EMS is accepting applications for full-time CERTIFIED CAREER FIREFIGHTER/EMT POSITIONS. Career members are assigned to one of three operations shifts, working a modified 24/48 schedule and a 28-day work cycle, averaging 56 hours per workweek. The application period for the Matthews Fire Department – Firefighter/EMT Hiring Process will remain open until positions are filled. Applications will be reviewed as received and interviews/skills/physical ability tests will be administered as needed to fill vacancies. This is a competitive process. Interested candidates must submit an application for consideration. Hiring Bonuses Available! All new hires selected for eligible positions will receive $2,000 on their first paycheck. Those who have relevant job experience and/or military experience are also eligible for up to $3,000 more (total payout available - $5,000). More information will be available during interviews and in the onboarding process. About Matthews Fire and EMS Located just east of Charlotte, NC, the Town of Matthews Fire and EMS is a combination department serving a population of approximately 33,500 people and a 17-square-mile district. The department staffs three stations and operates 3 engines, a ladder, heavy rescue, and 2 EMS squads. In 2025, the department responded to approximately 4,500 calls for service and received a Class 1 ISO rating.
Position: Position Salary Range - Position Hiring Range
Certified Firefighter: Must possess either a North Carolina Firefighter I/II certification OR equivalent certification with IFSAC or ProBoard accreditation. Out-of-state candidates with equivalent certifications must be able to successfully complete the reciprocity process and requirements through the North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission. - $48,851 - $75,719 - $48,851 - $62,285 Certified Firefighter/EMT: Must possess both a North Carolina Firefighter I/II AND North Carolina EMT certification, or equivalent certification with an IFSAC or ProBoard seal. Out-of-state candidates with equivalent certifications must be able to successfully complete the reciprocity process and requirements through the North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission. - $51,293 - $79,504 - $51,293 - $65,399 Minimum Eligibility Requirements Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must possess at least a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency from an accredited educational institution by the date of employment application. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid North Carolina Driver's License within 60 days of employment with a safe driving record. Applicants with military service must have an honorable discharge and provide proof of military service (DD-214). If currently in the military, the applicant must provide a letter from the military indicating the ETS date. "General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions" will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Must meet the medical requirements as outlined in NFPA 1582.Must be of good moral character. Must be able to think critically and solve complex problems during physical exertion in stressful, hazardous environments. Must be able to meet and maintain all minimum training, education, and compliance requirements for the position as established by the Town and the State of North Carolina (i.e. NC Firefighter and EMT certifications, Technical Rescue certifications, etc.).Automatic Disqualifiers Discharge from military service with less than "General under Honorable Conditions."Admission and/or conviction of a felony offense. Admission and/or conviction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. Any domestic violence offenses (including, but not limited to, assault, battery, telephone misuse, false imprisonment, stalking, etc.); DUI/DWI conviction within the last five (5) years. Court decisions such as Prayer for Judgment Continued (PJC) will be counted as convictions. Use of marijuana/THC (smoke, inhale, ingest, etc.) within 6 months before, or any time after, the date of employment application. Use of any other illicit or illegal drugs within 3 years before, or any time after, the date of employment application. Pattern of theft. Eight (8) or more points for moving violations on driving record during the past three (3) years; the three-year period is to be calculated from the date of conviction for each violation. Being involuntarily terminated from a previous fire-related position with the Town of Matthews or another public sector agency. Candidates will be expected to comply with the Professional Appearance Policy. Please click here for the Professional Appearance Policy.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Performs responsible fire suppression, fire education and prevention, rescue, emergency medical, and incident response activities; drives and operates emergency apparatus and equipment; maintains equipment, apparatuses, and facilities; performs specialized tasks or programs; participates in pre-incident planning, maintenance of records, and training programs. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Fire Captain.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.)Responds to fire, rescue, and emergency medical situations; drives and operates emergency apparatus and equipment. Responds and participates in remediation activities of chemical spills, hazardous materials, and other related incidents; enters hazardous atmospheres and burning structures, and searches for and rescues occupants; performs other firefighting and related emergency tasks consistent with appropriate NFPA standards for position. Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fires, including rescue, entry, ventilating, salvage work, containment of hazardous materials, traffic control, crowd control, motor vehicle accidents, etc. Responds to emergency medical calls; assesses patients and provides basic and advanced life support treatment for persons, if required; extricates victims trapped in motor vehicles or entangled in machinery; lowers patients from high places or raises them from holes or ravines; transports the sick and elderly. Responds to alarms and drives assigned apparatus to the required location. Assists in maintaining fire apparatus and equipment and cleaning fire station and grounds; inspects, cleans, and maintains fire hose, pumps, hydrants, and related equipment; inspects station and equipment for proper appearance and condition; re-stocks supplies as needed. When needed and qualified, drives apparatus to the incident scene; properly places apparatus to establish water supply or other needs; ensures proper operation of pumps and apparatus and pressure of hoses; issues equipment and monitors radio traffic for necessary response; returns fire apparatus and related equipment to service after incident response. Helps inspect and preplan structures and properties to identify and mediate hazards. Checks, tests, and paints fire hydrants. Conducts station tours and explains equipment to the public. Assists with the preparation of fire reports; participates in special projects as required; participates in training, fire pre-planning, fire education and prevention programming, mechanical maintenance and repair and testing of hoses, pumpers, and hydrants, and other related activities. Maintains required physical fitness through exercise, jogging, weightlifting, walking, etc. Participates in continuing training and instruction programs by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes, while on shift or may be outside of regularly scheduled duty hours. Must stay abreast of state-of-the-art fire suppression and rescue procedures, techniques, and equipment and incorporate the necessary changes into in-service training. Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES(The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)General knowledge of fire equipment maintenance techniques, procedures, and mechanics as applied to fire suppression and pump operation. General
