Open Positions

Employment Opportunities

This fire department has full-time, and part-time employees—and from time to time—we have an opening. If we have any job openings, and you wish to apply, please complete and submit the application below. Please ensure you review the Job Posting and verify that you are qualified for the position.  

Job Posting

Position information

  • Must Possess a High School Diploma or GED
  • Have a Minimum of Three Years Experience in FireFighting
  • Must have a NC Firefighter Certification
  • Must have a NC Fire Apparatus Driver-Operator Certification
  • NC Emergency Vehicle Driver
  • NC Class B Drivers License
  • NC Hazardous Materials Responder Certification
  • Have a Minimum Of NC Medical Responder Certification or Higher
  • Some Knowledge in Emergency Reporting
  • Health Insurance Coverage
  • Life Insurance Coverage
  • NC Fire and Rescue Worker’s Pension Fund
  • Simple IRA Retirement Plan
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a medical evaluation, drug test and criminal background check.

A complete Job Description and Application may be picked up at Oxfird Vol. Fire Department at the above Address.

Phone: (828) 459-9678

Email: 

Please have the following information on-hand to complete and submit the application:

  • Resume
  • NC Office of State Fire Marshal Transcripts: Detailed Training Transcript, Summary Transcript, and Classes Remaining Transcript
  • These can be found and printed off the NCOSFM Website https://apps.ncdoi.net/f?p=305:1 
  • Copies of your ICS (NIMS) Certifications: 100,200,700,800, and others if you have them
  • Copies of all your Fire or Emergency Service Related Certifications (All Certifications)
  • Copy of your EMT Certification
  • Copy of your Driver’s License

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oxford Volunteer Fire Department is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment due to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military status, or protected veteran status. Our Fire Department complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in places where our fire department operates.

How to Apply

Please complete and submit the application below. Please ensure you review the Job Posting and verify that you are qualified for the position.