Maiden Fire Department — Maiden, NC
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Maiden Fire Department in Maiden, North Carolina is hiring for Firefighter. The posted pay is $42,075–$63,113 a year. Applications close October 30, 2026 — 11 days from now. Stated requirements: EMT certification (before hire); Firefighter I/II (before hire); High school / GED (required); min age 18.
Among 72 current North Carolina postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 56% of them; the median among them is $60,894/yr.
Maiden Fire Department is a combination (career and volunteer) department with 3 stations, serving about 8,000 people. Pension: local_municipal. Founded in 1921.
A small combination department founded in 1921, Maiden Fire Department protects roughly 8,000 residents across a 29-square-mile district in Catawba County with a mix of career staff, volunteers, and a junior firefighter program.
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Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.
| EMT certification | Before hire |
| Firefighter I/II | Before hire |
| High school / GED | Required |
| Age | Min age 18 |
Primary Purpose To perform responsible public safety work in fire suppression, rescue operations, and emergency medical care for the protection of life and property.
Distinguishing Features of the Class Firefighters are responsible for performing a full range of firefighting, emergency medical, rescue, and fire prevention duties. This includes responding to emergencies, operating fire and EMS equipment, maintaining fire stations and apparatus, and engaging with the public through safety education. Duties are performed under stressful and hazardous conditions and require physical stamina, technical skill, and teamwork. Work is supervised by a Fire Captain and reviewed through observation and reports. ## Duties **Major Duties **
Adhere to departmental protocols and safety regulation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of firefighting and emergency medical procedures.
Commitment to continuous training and development. **Minimum Education and Experience **
High school diploma or GED required.
Certifications (Required)
North Carolina TR within 2 years of hire date
Physical and Environmental Requirements
Heavy physical demands (lifting up to 100 lbs.).
INSURANCE - Employer pays for health, vision, and dental insurance for the employee. Also included is Short-Term disability, Life Insurance, Wellness care program, and Flexible Spending Account. RETIREMENT- Employer contributes 15.13% of the employee's annual salary to the Local Government Employees Retirement System. We also match up to 5.0% of the employees contribution to 401-k. Supplemental Retirement non-employer match 457 plan. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS- Longevity pay $125 for each year of service, capped at 30yrs. 12 paid holidays, Sick and Vacation time accrued each pay period. Eligible for Civic Credit Union banking. 5 free Counselor visits per year.