Greenville, NC

You must be at least 18 years of age to apply, and there is no maximum age.

No, we encourage men and women to apply.  We are very interested in increasing the number of female and minority staff members.

No, but many candidates appear more comfortable wearing business attire and business casual.

There are a few absolutes. Either convictions or nole contendere pleads for the following felonies would make you an unlikely candidate:
       • Felony with violence
       • Felony with weapon
       • Sexual assault
       • Drug trafficking/sales
       • Theft of narcotic/controlled substances
       • Other act(s) that would prevent you from becoming certified as an EMT by the State of North Carolina.

You may view the results of your agility test and human performance lab.  However, you cannot view the results of the written test, interview board, psychological test, or Chief's interview.

Not per se, but, academic achievements are a consideration.

Running is a good preparatory exercise, as aerobic activity is very important.  Also, upper body preparation should include repetitious weight training.  Once an applicant is eligible to take the physical abilities test, they will be offered the opportunity to practice the obstacle course we utilize for testing.  Applicants are encouraged to take advantage of the practice opportunities.

There are no make up times for the various tests.

Yes, refer to job posting under Human Resources Department at the time we are taking applications.

There are no required classes, however, a foundation in math and reading comprehension will help you in taking the written test.

At this time, a degree is required starting with the rank of Fire/Rescue Captain and higher.

It depends on which class, title or rank you are applying for.  A job posting for the rank of Fire/Rescue Trainee does not require any fire, rescue or EMS experience.  However, a job posting for the rank of Fire/Rescue Officer I will require certain professional certifications and job experience.

No, all members of the Greenville Fire/Rescue department are career members.

You only have to be a paramedic to be promoted to the position of EMS Specialist or Lieutenant.  Employees below those ranks must only maintain a Basic EMT certification.

Yes, all of our employees rotate through fire and EMS assignments.  Every employee must become a basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certified by the State of North Carolina and Pitt County.

It depends on which class, title or rank you are applying for.  A job posting for the rank of Fire/Rescue Trainee does not require any fire, rescue or EMS experience.  However, a job posting for the rank of Fire/Rescue Officer I will require certain professional certifications and job experience.

Yes. The following geographical areas, including Pitt County, are within the permitted residential areas.

County	Specific Areas of Inclusion
Beaufort	All
Craven	All with the exception of areas South of Catfish Lake Road or Flanner's Beach Road
Edgecombe	South of State Route 97
Greene	All
Lenoir	North of US Hwy 70
Martin	All
Nash	East of I-95 and South of US Hwy 64 (US 64 Bypass)
Wayne	North of US Hwy 70 and the Goldsboro area defined by US 13 to the West, NC 581 to the South, and NC 111 to the East
Wilson	East of I-95

NOTE:For those areas defined by the means of roadways, the center line of the roadway will be used as the border.

See Residency Map

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