Fire Department · Career
Pender County Emergency Services
Burgaw, NC · Pender County
Pender County Emergency Services hires Advanced EMTs with a salary of $54,577–$67,539 annually. Continuous application period; must have AEMT certification and pass CPAT.
Pender County Emergency Services seeks a Driver Operator/Engineer with $61,438–$76,029 annual salary. Requires EMT certification, CPAT completion, and three years of firefighting experience. Applications accepted continuously.
Pender County Emergency Services offers a continuous application process for EMTs with a salary of $47,717–$59,050 annually. Required: NC EMT certification, CPAT completion, valid driver's license.
Join Pender County Emergency Services as an EMT recruit with no prior experience required. Earn $17/hour during a 7-week paid academy starting September 2026, then $47,716 annually post-academy.
Pender County Emergency Services offers a Fire Captain position with an annual salary of $68,298–$81,104. Requires extensive firefighting experience, multiple certifications, and successful CPAT completion.
Pender County Emergency Services offers a continuous application process for Firefighter/EMT positions with an annual salary of $54,577–$67,539. Required certifications include NC EMT and CPAT.
Paramedic position at Pender County Emergency Services with annual salary $61,438–$76,029. Requires EMT-Paramedic certification, CPAT completion, and valid driver's license. Open until filled.
Pender EMS and Fire Inc. serves Pender County, NC, a 933 square mile area with a year-round population of 62,000 that swells to over 300,000 with tourists. The department operates six fire stations and provides a range of services including emergency medical transport, crash rescue, and search and rescue.
They boast eight paramedic ambulances, two paramedic quick response vehicles, and one bariatric transport ambulance. Fire services include four engine companies and two ladder companies. Additionally, they have two heavy rescue trucks and boat operations on both the east and west sides of the county. The department emphasizes community education in fire prevention and healthcare, offering classes and a program to place AEDs in public spaces.
MissionTo excel as a leader in public safety and public education related to emergency medical and fire protection services. Through planning and foresight provide these comprehensive services in an excellent and timely manner giving the best patient care possible.
Pender EMS and Fire advertises career opportunities on the Pender County Career Opportunities page. Interested applicants should visit that page for current openings and application details.
Requirements
- NC Firefighter 1 and 2
- Hazmat
- EMT-Basic or above credentials
How can I find Pender EMS and Fire job openings?
Career opportunities with Pender EMS and Fire can be found on the Pender County Career Opportunities page. A link is provided on their careers page.
What are the minimum qualifications for fire personnel?
Fire personnel require NC Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications, Hazmat certification, and at a minimum, EMT-Basic credentials.
Does Pender EMS and Fire offer specialized rescue services?
Yes, Pender EMS and Fire offers Technical Rescue (Heavy Rescue), Ocean Rescue, and Swiftwater Rescue capabilities.
What is the primary mission of Pender EMS and Fire?
Their mission is to excel as a leader in public safety and public education related to emergency medical and fire protection services, providing comprehensive services in an excellent and timely manner with the best patient care possible.