The Rutherfordton Fire and Rescue Department is a combination department comprised of twelve full-time, five part-time, 13 volunteers, and 10 junior firefighters. The department is a municipal fire department responsible for providing service to the Town of Rutherfordton, Town of Ruth, and the Rutherfordton Fire District. The total response area for the Rutherfordton Fire and Rescue Department is thirty-seven square miles. Our insurance classification is a 4/9e and we provide fire, rescue, hazardous materials, and medical responder service to the citizens in our jurisdiction as well as mutual aid to other fire and emergency service organizations. Besides emergency response, the department places emphasis on fire prevention by conducting fire safety presentations for church, civic, school groups, and by bringing the children's fire safety house to the public schools in October of each year. In addition, the fire department is responsible for conducting fire inspections in local businesses and industry for the Town of Rutherfordton and Town of Ruth. The current apparatus operated by the department is two engines, an engine/tanker combination, 78 ft. quint, one brush truck, one UTV, and a utility truck. The Main Fire Station is located at 144 N. Mitchell Street and is an eight-bay 9500 square feet facility which was built in 1996. Station 2 opened in October 2023 to serve the Union community and Rutherfordton South. | Requirements: 18 years of age; High school diploma or GED; Valid NC Drivers License; Pass a criminal background check, provided at no cost with an application. Explorer program available for 14 to 17 years of age. | Categories: Firefighter

Are you looking for a way to serve your community? Do you enjoy a challenge and being part of a team? Then look no further. Spindale Fire Department is accepting applications for the position of volunteer firefighter. We have a few openings for this position. Volunteers work alongside our paid staff to ensure that Spindale Fire Department provides exceptional fire protection and customer service to the citizens and visitors of the town of Spindale. Spindale Fire Department is a progressive department with an active fire and injury prevention program. There are many opportunities for volunteers to be involved. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals to make a difference in the community. Individuals will receive training that is recognized statewide and can be applied to furthering themselves in a career in the fire service for those that are interested in this path. Spindale Fire Department was founded in 1923 and has always valued volunteer firefighters which currently make up a large percentage of our department. | Requirements: Interested individuals must be at least eighteen years of age, have a valid North Carolina driver’s license, reliable transportation, able to pass a drug test, and have a clear criminal background. Individuals must also be able to pass an annual physical which is required to ensure that the individual is able to safely perform duties. Successful candidates will then be given a time to come to station for interview. The interview is in place as a way for us to get to know you and also to answer any questions you may have and make you aware of fire department benefits and expectations. The final step is a physical ability test. The physical ability test is a course designed to put candidates through tasks that will be encountered as he/she performs their duties as a volunteer firefighter. | Categories: Firefighter

Tryon Fire Dept. is looking for motivated community members to join our team of volunteers! Tryon Fire is seeking individuals to donate some of their spare time to serve the community and Town of Tryon NC | Requirements: No special requirements, just time and deication | Categories: Firefighter, Junior Members, EMT

The Volunteer Firefighter/Emergency Medical Responder (Volunteer FF/EMR) serves the community by responding to a wide variety of situations, ranging from emergencies that immediately threaten life or property to routine citizen requests for information or assistance. They perform within the scope of the policies and procedures of the Cherokee Creek Fire Department and they perform duties in the following general categories: fire suppression, emergency medical aid or rescue, hazardous material responses, training, building inspections and public education. The Volunteer FF/EMR normally works under the supervision of a company officer and is expected to function effectively as part of a highly trained team. They are also expected to perform their duties under adverse conditions and physical conditions that may pose a high risk of personal injury or exposure to hazardous conditions or infectious diseases. The Volunteer Firefighter/EMR drives or rides an emergency vehicle in response to fire, rescue and emergency medical events, hazardous materials response/mitigation and routine requests for help or assistance. In the performance of their duties, the Volunteer Firefighter/EMR places equipment, lays and connects hose; operates high-capacity pumps and directs water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguishers, safety belts, lines and hooks and uses self-contained breathing apparatus. The Volunteer Firefighter/EMR may enter burning buildings as part of a fire suppression team, perform ventilation tasks above ground, carry heavy objects and equipment and rescue injured or trapped victims. The Volunteer Firefighter/EMR also responds to requests for pre-hospital emergency medical care and , setting up and/or operating oxygen and auto-defibrillation equipment, administering pre-hospital emergency medical care to the sick and injured and performing other related work as assigned | Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age.( Junior Firefighter program is available for those 16 & 17 years of age) Must submit to a Statewide and National Background Check (at not cost to the applicant) Must have a valid Drivers License and submit a 10 Year Certified Driving Record Must be able to work as part of a team. Must be willing to obtain certain training and/or certifications (at no cost to the applicant) in an agreed upon amount of time. Weekly training sessions are conducted On Tuesdays at 7pm. Must attend a certain percentage of meetings, trainings, and call response. | Categories: Firefighter, EMT, Department Support