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- 401-K Plan
- State Retirement
- Supplemental Insurance
- NC Firefighters' & Rescue System
- Separation allowance
- Health & Dental Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, Vacation
- Annual Christmas Bonus
Do you have what it takes to be a Gastonia Firefighter?
- Ability to perform strenuous work under emergency conditions.
- Ability to learn principles and techniques of fire suppression.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with coworkers and the public.
If you think you have what it takes, click here for application.
Hiring Process
In order for your application to be complete, the following criteria must be met by the applicant:
- Must be 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or Accredited GED at the time of being hired.
- Applicant must have a valid, appropriate driver's license.
After your application criteria are met and your application is processed, you will be scheduled a time for our Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). Look below for information on the CPAT test.
Have a tattoo? Click here to read our tattoo policy BEFORE applying.
Applicants with questions concerning out-of-state certifications please read the following:
The State of North Carolina accepts the following International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Certifications: Firefighter, Instructor, Haz Mat, Driver Ops, Emergency Vehicle Driver, Fire Officer, Technical Rescuer, Fire Life Safety Educator, Marine Shipboard Firefighter, and Airport Firefighter.
The State of North Carolina also accepts the following National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) Certifications: Firefighter, Instructor, Fire Life Safety Educator and Fire Officer.
If you have any questions, please contact the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal by clicking here.
Any applicant with an Emergency Medical Certification (EMT), would need to apply for their North Carolina EMT Certification through the North Carolina Office of EMS. That can be done by clicking here.
Please click here for the online application.
For questions about the process, call Assistant Chief Matt Young at 704-869-1932.
Training & Careers
Training at the Gastonia Fire Department is a continuous process, beginning with all probationary employees. Newly hired personnel are required to complete the NC Firefighter Certification, NC State Emergency Medical Technician D, and Haz-Mat Operations Level I training within 18 months.
The Gastonia Fire Department assists personnel who choose to obtain an AAS degree by providing $500 annually in a reimbursement program. The Department also sponsors firefighters who attend advanced specialty training classes at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
Staying abreast of the latest fire and rescue knowledge and techniques is a matter of course for Gastonia firefighters. Much of the fire department’s mandatory, supplemental, and certification-required training is conducted either in-house by our 30 state-certified instructors or at the Regional Emergency Service Training Center at Gaston College. Gastonia firefighters benefit greatly from the state-of-the-art training that is nearby at the RESTC, which is the largest burn center in the U.S., and the largest emergency training center in the state.
For questions about applications, contact City of Gastonia Human Resources at:
181 S South Street
Gastonia, North Carolina
704-866-6858
Click here for the official CPAT manual. for the CPAT orientation video
