Master Firefighter/Firefighter

Salary: See Position Description
Location : 325 W Horne St, Clayton, NC
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-00942
Department: Fire & Emergency Services
Division: Fire Protection Operations
Opening Date: 06/17/2026
Closing Date: 6/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
* Salary Grade SG201* * Recruitment Range: $54,000.00 - $67,439.00* Firefighter

* Salary Grade SG202* * Recruitment Range: $56,700.00 - $70,812.00* Master Firefighter

* Work Location is 325 W Horne St. Clayton, NC (Johnston County) *

** Salary offered will be determined based on directly related experience and education **

Note: 48/96 rotating schedule implemented January 2026
The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Firefighter and highly qualified individuals that meet the requirements in addition to successfully passing an assessment may be considered and hired as a Master Firefighter. TheTown of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts.
The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.
Duties & Responsibilities
FIREFIGHTER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of a Fire Captain, the Firefighter performs responsible protective service work in fire suppression, emergency medical service and rescue operations. Work is often performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves considerable personal hazard. An employee in this class participates in the operations of fire suppression, fire education and prevention, technical rescue, emergency medical and other incident response operations at the fire station. Employees participate as part of a team in the maintenance of facilities, equipment, and apparatus. Employees also participate in pre-incident planning, maintenance of records, inspections, and training programs.
Work requires that the employee stay abreast of state-of-the-art fire suppression and rescue procedures, techniques, and equipment and requires the employee to incorporate the necessary changes into in-service training. The employee is subject to the hazards associated with incidence response work including working in inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold temperatures, loud noise, vibration, moving parts, high heat, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, oils, wearing respirators, and working in close quarters. The employee is also subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and written reports concerning the quality and effectiveness of work completed.

• Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fires, including rescue, entry, ventilating and salvage work; enters structures, searches for and rescues occupants, conducts ventilation and salvage work.
• Responds to emergency medical calls and serves as a first responder to render aid and/or assist other emergency medical services personnel.
• Responds to a variety of technical rescue incidents to include vehicle extrication, machinery extrication, confined space, trench rescue, water rescue, wilderness rescue, tower rescue, and rope rescue.
• Performs cleanup and overhaul work after fires.
• Assists in maintaining fire apparatus and equipment, and cleaning fire station and grounds.
• Participates in continuing training and instruction program by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes.
• Responds to vehicle accidents and performs extrication duties as needed.
• Assists with pre-incident surveys and planning.
• Assists with conducting residential and commercial fire prevention inspections.
• Performs home safety inspections and fire hydrant tests.
• Conducts fire prevention classes for groups, schools and the public.
• Responds to hazardous materials spills.
• Inventories equipment, uniforms, and emergency stock, etc., orders cleaning supplies.
• May install child safety seats as a public service.
• May assist or have oversite of special project work based on skillsets and abilities.
• May serve as an equipment operator in the absence of the fire equipment operator.
• May drive and operate emergency vehicles.
• Performs related tasks as required.

MASTER FIREFIGHTER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of a Fire Captain, the Master Firefighter performs responsible protective service work in fire suppression, emergency medical service and rescue operations. Work is often performed under emergency conditions and frequently involves considerable personal hazard. An employee in this class participates in the operations of fire suppression, fire education and prevention, technical rescue, emergency medical and other incident response operations at the fire station. Employees participate as part of a team in the maintenance of facilities, equipment, and apparatus. Employees also participate in pre-incident planning, maintenance of records, inspections, and training programs. Employee drives and operates fire apparatus in place of fire equipment operator.
Work requires that the employee stay abreast of state-of-the-art fire suppression and rescue procedures, techniques, and equipment and requires the employee to incorporate the necessary changes into in-service training. The employee is subject to the hazards associated with incidence response work including working in inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold temperatures, loud noise, vibration, moving parts, high heat, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, oils, wearing respirators, and working in close quarters. The employee is also subject to the final OSHA standards on bloodborne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and written reports concerning the quality and effectiveness of work completed. This position requires all of the knowledge and responsibilities of a firefighter with the addition of being able to fill in as an apparatus relief driver on all fire apparatus to include engines, aerials, rescues, and support trucks.

• Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fires, including rescue, entry, ventilating and salvage work; enters structures, searches for and rescues occupants, conducts ventilation and salvage work.
• Responds to emergency medical calls and serves as a first responder to render aid and/or assist other emergency medical services personnel.
• Responds to a variety of technical rescue incidents to include vehicle extrication, machinery extrication, confined space, trench rescue, water rescue, wilderness rescue, tower rescue, and rope rescue.
• Performs cleanup and overhaul work after fires.
• Assists in maintaining fire apparatus and equipment, and cleaning fire station and grounds. Participates in continuing training and instruction program by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes.
• Responds to vehicle accidents and performs extrication duties as needed.
• Assists with pre-incident surveys and planning.
• Assists with conducting residential and commercial fire prevention inspections
• Performs home safety inspections and fire hydrant tests.
• Conducts fire prevention classes for groups, schools and the public.
• Responds to hazardous materials spills.
• Inventories equipment, uniforms, and emergency stock, etc., orders cleaning supplies.
• May install child safety seats as a public service.
• May assist or have oversite of special project work based on skillsets and abilities.
• Serves as a fire equipment operator in the absence of the normally assigned fire equipment operator, operating engines, aerials, and rescues.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Special Requirements, Education & Experience
FIREFIGHTER JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Thorough knowledge of firefighting techniques and procedures as applied to fire suppression.
• Thorough knowledge of emergency medical techniques and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of the street system and physical layout of the Town and County.
• General knowledge of fire prevention strategies and techniques.
• Ability to learn technical firefighting principles and techniques, and principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to keep simple records and prepare reports; mechanical aptitude; physical endurance and agility.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
• Ability to determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work.

FIREFIGHTER JOB EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Class B North Carolina driver's license required time of hire.
• NC NCOSFM Firefighter I/II certification required.
• NC NCOEMS EMT certification required.
• NC Hazardous Materials Level I certification required.
• FEMA NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 certification required.
• NC Emergency Vehicle Driver certification.
• Technical Rescuer Certification with a discipline is preferred.

MASTER FIREFIGHTER JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Thorough knowledge of firefighting techniques and procedures as applied to fire suppression.
• Thorough knowledge of emergency medical techniques and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of the street system and physical layout of the Town and County.
• Thorough knowledge of how to operate all aspects of fire apparatus within the Fire Department fleet.
• General knowledge of fire prevention strategies and techniques.
• Ability to learn technical firefighting principles and techniques, and principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to keep simple records and prepare reports; mechanical aptitude; physical endurance and agility.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
• Ability to determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work.

MASTER FIREFIGHTER JOB EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Class B North Carolina driver's license required.
• NC NCOSFM Firefighter I/II certification required.
• NC NCOEMS EMT certification required.
• NC Hazardous Materials Level I certification required.
• FEMA NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 certifications required.
• NC Emergency Vehicle Driver certification and NC Driver Operational Pumps certification.
• NC Driver Operator Ariels certification preferred.
• Technical Rescuer Certification with a discipline is preferred.

MASTER FIREFIGHTER/FIREFIGHTER HIRING PROCESS TIMELINE:
6/17-6/26: Application Period
6/29: Candidate Notification
7/6: Agility Information and Practice Session
7/7-7/10: Agility, Skills, and Written Testing / *Pump Practical*
7/14-7/15: In-person Interviews
7/16-7/17: Candidate selection, notification, and contingent job offer.
7/19-7/24: Background Check, Finger Printing, Drug Screening, Medical Physical, and CT Calcium Scan, Gear and Uniform Sizing
7/27-7/31: Final approval and Offer
8/10: Applicant Start Date
*SUBMIT OFFICIAL APPLICATION USING THE TOWN'S CAREER WEBSITE*

If you have technical issues submitting your application, please call the NEOGOV (governmentjobs.com) Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the Human Resources Office. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. To check the status of your application, please log on to your NEOGOV account and click "Application Status". It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Normal processing time for applications is 30-45 days from the closing date of the posting.
To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders. Degrees must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resume's on the on-line application) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an on-line application form. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. Effective October 1, 2025, in accordance with North Carolina state law, all applicants for positions that involve working with children in any capacity are required to undergo criminal history record checks conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Credit and motor checks are required for some administrative, finance and operational positions. Applicants will be required to take and pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment. Depending on the position, employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol screens throughout their employment. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave, State Health Plan, and various other benefits. Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at:

When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.
Applications may be reviewed to determine if applicants education and experience is more applicable to other vacant positions within the Town.
01

Please select the option that best describes your highest education level completed.

• PhD or Law Degree completed
• Master's degree completed
• Bachelor's degree completed
• Associates degree completed
• Graduation from High School and some college courses
• Graduation from High School or GED Attended, but did not complete High School

02

As of January 2026, the Clayton Fire Department started the 48/96 rotating schedule, are you willing to work this schedule?

• Yes
• No

03

List any certifications, licenses, credentials that you currently hold. If you do not have an answer, please indicate No Answer.*
04

In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions which you have answered, you must provide supporting documentation and/or information related to that question within the body of the application to support your answer. It is critical in our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.Have you provided written information to these appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and documented competencies as they relate to the position you are applying for?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you willing to accept the position if offered at the recruiting salary pay range $54,000.00 - $67,439.00 for the Firefighter and or the recruiting salary pay range $56,700.00 - $70,812.00 for the Master Firefighter?

• Yes
• No

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