We Are Hiring Now
Garner Fire-Rescue is not currently hiring.
**We are also not accepting any volunteer applications at this time.**
Garner Fire-Rescue is seeking certified and non-certified firefighter applicants to join our team. This means “no experience is necessary” to be hired and we will compensate you bi-weekly throughout the fire academy while you obtain your necessary certifications. If you are already certified and looking to be part of a great team full-time, please also fill out the application.
How to Apply
- Review the “Job Announcement” link below
- Fill out the online application with the necessary attachments OR
- Download the application and return by mail, email, in-person, or by fax following the “How to Apply” instructions in the job announcement
Benefits of Joining our Team!
- Uniforms – All firefighters are furnished complete uniforms, which include dress, work, and protective clothing for firefighting purposes.
- Sick and Vacation Leave – Due to the probationary status of this position, the sick and vacation leave policy will be discussed at time of hire.
- Paid Holidays (observed by the State of North Carolina)
- Medical and Dental Insurance – Medical and dental insurance is provided for all full-time employees. Employee may provide coverage for family at his/her own expense.
- Retirement – All full-time Garner Fire-Rescue employees are members of the North Carolina Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System and are vested after five (5) years of participation. Both the employee and Garner Fire-Rescue currently contribute a portion of each employee’s gross salary per paycheck.
- Life Insurance – Life insurance is provided for all full-time employees.
- Workers’ Compensation – Workers’ compensation benefits are payable for injuries arising out of and in the course of employment.
- NC State Firemen’s Association – Every member on the NCSFA’s roster receives Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
- Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services, Inc. – Accident and sickness coverage is provided for every member, which includes an accidental death benefit.
- Longevity – All full-time employees are entitled to longevity pay according to gross salary. Increase is 1.25% after 7 years of service and 2.5% after 10 years of service.
- 401k Supplemental Retirement Plan – GFR contributes fifty dollars ($50) or 5% of gross salary (whichever is higher) per pay period per full-time employee. The employee may contribute any amount on their own within the limits of the plan. Employee contributions are payroll deducted each pay period. It is administered by Prudential.
- Disability Salary Continuation Plan – This GFR funded program is an income protection plan designed to provide for a reasonable continuation of a portion of your salary should you suffer the misfortune of an accident or illness. All full-time employees are automatically covered by the plan after completing one (1) year of employment.
- Garner Fire Rescue Benevolent Fund – This program is specifically funded by the paid employees of GFR. Each employee will contribute two dollars ($2) from each paycheck to be deposit into the benevolent fund. The fund is used to support firefighters and firefighter’s retirements. The fund is governed by a board of directors and reflects the best interest of the members and the department.