Mooresville Fire-Rescue Seeking New Recruits: How To Apply

MOORESVILLE, NC — Mooresville Fire-Rescue is seeking new recruits to join its team of firefighters serving the community’s five fire stations.

Jobs include community fire safety education, building inspections, HAZMAT calls, rescue operations for the south end of the county and Swiftwater rescue. The current application deadline is Oct. 18.

“We’re looking for a diverse class of recruits who have the drive and commitment to be the best firefighters they can be,” said Assistant Chief Ben Hess

Potential candidates may find more information about the recruitment process here, which details each step of the process, including a guide for the required physical ability test and details about the written exam. Once those are completed, candidates may advance to a panel interview and a chief’s interview, and if a conditional offer of employment is extended, candidates will be subject to background and drug screenings, as well as a polygraph test.

Here's what Mooresville Fire-Rescue says about the recruitment process:
“When a candidate is selected, their recruitment class lasts approximately four months, with training to achieve state certifications for not only firefighting, but also emergency medical and rescue technician skills. They’ll work from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. while they obtain the skills needed to work full-time at MFR, and after a graduation ceremony, they will be assigned to a more permanent shift, working 24 hours and off 48 hours.

Requirements:

• 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Possession of a Silver Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)
• Score of Level 3 on the Workplace Observation Assessment

Benefits:

• $34,251 - $53,567 salary
• Paid medical, dental, life and vision
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Retirement plan
• Paid 401(k) - 5%
• Tuition Assistance Program — $4,000/year

How to apply:

• You can find an application on the Town of Mooresville’s Employment Opportunities website. Additional information may be found here.