VETERANS PLEASE NOTE:
On July 1, 2007 the Rocky Mount Fire Department's entry-level training program was approved by the NC Department of Labor as a nationally recognized Firefighter Apprenticeship Program. During the first three years of employment with the RMFD, any veteran who meets the training requirements set forth by the Firefighter Apprenticeship Program may choose to receive monthly compensation from their GI Training benefit in addition to their regular City of Rocky Mount salary. This benefit can be as much as $800 per month additional income for the veteran employee. For complete details, download a brochure from the Items of Interest section below.

ITEMS OF INTEREST Open Recruiting & Hiring Process for the Position of Entry-Level Firefighter   Entry-Level Firefighter Recruitment and Selection Process City of Rocky Mount Fire Department Application Review Checklist WorkKeys Jobs Skills Assessment Testing Locations NCDOL Veterans Brochure

Becoming a member of the Rocky Mount Fire Department means challenge, prestige, job satisfaction and advancement opportunities. A career in emergency services is a respected profession within the community and one that gives an individual tremendous self-satisfaction knowing he/she is performing an invaluable service in support of Public Safety.

JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM!
To enter the City of Rocky Mount Fire Department Recruitment and Selection Process, call: 252-972-1556
WOMEN & MINORITIES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

MINIMUM AGE
All applicants must have reached their 18th birthday at the time of the Strength & Agility Test.

EDUCATION
High school graduate or high school equivalency (GED) issued by the N.C. Community Colleges.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
At time of application, applicant need not be a resident of the State of North Carolina. The applicant must reside no further than 50 miles from the center of Rocky Mount within 60 days of assignment to the Operations Division.