Colfax Fire Department

P.O. Box 370 Colfax NC, 27235

336-993-4931 

Employment Opportunity  

Colfax Fire Department is currently accepting applications for  career employment for the following position

  Fire Captain 

Desired minimum qualifications

High School graduate or equivalent (GED) 

NC Class B Driver’s License

 Firefighter 2  /  Fire Officer 2  /  EMT  /  NIMS 300   

Fire Service Instructor  / Fire & Life Safety Educator   

Hazardous Materials Operations  /  EVD  / Technical Rescuer

Above qualifications, in addition to College level classes 

(Associates degree preferred) or a combination of college level classes,  with combination of management and fire suppression experience.

Above qualifications must be obtained within a period  to be determined by the Fire Chief

Competitive Benefit package

Paid vacation / Holiday pay / Paid sick leave / Educational incentive 

Paid medical / dental / vision insurance, along with family coverage available

Supplemental insurance available / NC local government retirement

Shift schedule 

Modified 24/48, gives four days off every third weekend. 

 Salary $50,284

Application period: open until filled

For application packet or further information, contact 

Assistant Chief Andrew Fair at 336-993-4931