Employment

The Town of Forest City is accepting applications for a Firefighter/EMT.

Applications and applicable certifications will be accepted at City Hall, 128 North Powell Street and via email HR@townofforestcity.com beginning Tuesday, June 16, 2026 until filled. 

An employee in this class participates in the operations of fire suppression, fire education and prevention, technical rescue, emergency medical and other incident response operations at the fire station.  Employees work on a 24-hour shift and participate as part of a team in the maintenance of facilities, equipment, and apparatus.  The employee is subject to the hazards associated with incidence response work including working in inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold temperatures, loud noise, vibration, moving parts, high heat, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, oils, wearing respirators, and working in close quarters.  The employee is also subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. 

Job duties include but are not limited to: 

• Responds to emergency scenes; performs basic firefighting functions including basic life support, CPR, and first aid; connects hoses to hydrants and applies water or chemicals to fire; operates portable fire extinguishers to combat small fires; forces entry into burning structures and searches for and rescues occupants. 
• Responds to emergency medical calls and performs duties in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, local ordinances, established policies, procedures and protocols, and within established chain of command; refers to policy manuals as necessary. 
• Assesses and evaluates situation at scenes of emergency response; surveys and secures scene, requesting additional assistance, as necessary; determines mechanism of injury and equipment needed to effect rescue and initiation of treatment. 
• Responds to incidents of multiple casualties in accordance with established disaster response plans; recognizes need for hazardous material response personnel and calls for assistance accordingly; performs in accordance with established protocols for handling patients exposed to hazardous materials, including use of hazardous materials response kit. 
• Participates in routine preventive maintenance of equipment including checking and filling self-contained breathing apparatus, washing/waxing trucks, checking batteries, fuel and oil levels, cleaning and drying hose, inspecting hose and hose connections for damage and wear; maintains fire station by sweeping, mopping, painting, washing windows and other tasks.
• Performs daily apparatus checks, which includes checking the pump, lights, warning devices, and generator on the apparatus. 
• Performs daily equipment checks, which include checking saws, portable combination tool, water cooler, portable fan, Air packs with spare bottles, all gas monitors and thermal imagining camera. 
• Performs yard maintenance on a weekly basis which includes edging on sidewalks and around bushes with a weed eater and using push and riding lawn mowers to cut grass around the station.
• Conducts fire prevention education demonstrate use of fire extinguishers and smoke detectors; helps develop escape plans; installs child safety seats for citizens with children. 
• Conducts tours of the fire station and perform public demonstrations at schools, community meetings, and other locations. 
• Participates in continuous firefighter and emergency medical technician training program to improve competence. 
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must have a valid NC Driver’s License. Must have valid Class B CDL or obtain within 6 months of hire. Preferred applicants shall have an NC Firefighter Level II certification and NC EMT Basic certification or obtain within 6 months of hire. 

Successful applicants must pass a physical/agility examination, drug test and criminal background check prior to employment.  Hiring salary for this position starts at $47,018.47.  

For further information call Mara Short, HR Administrator 828-202-2234. 

The Town of Forest City is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. 

The Town of Forest City is accepting applications for the position of police officer with a minimum starting salary of $51,765.48.

Salary consideration will be based on experience. Additional benefits include: Prudential NC401K with a 5% employer contribution, death and disability income with Hartford Life Company, membership into the NC Retirement System, State Employees Health Plan/provided to the employee at no cost, 12 paid holidays per year. Lateral new hires may transfer accumulated sick leave.

Preferred applicants will have a good knowledge of modern police practices, laws relating to arrest, search and seizure, apprehension of criminals and traffic control. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must: possess NC General Law Enforcement Certification, high school diploma/GED, have no felony convictions and a valid NC class “C” driver’s license. Prior to employment, applicants must successfully complete a physical/drug screen examination, psychological, polygraph and extensive background investigation. Application packets may be received in person at Forest City Police Department or by contacting Lacey Euten at 828.245.5555 ext 1401. For consideration, the completed application packets must be returned to Chief Chris J. LeRoy at 187 S. Church Street, Forest City, NC 28043. Applications will be reviewed as they are received for consideration and position will be open until filled.

Applicants who have previously submitted applications and/or who have an active application on file will be receiving a letter from the Forest City Police Department. The letter will inform the applicant he/she must submit a letter of interest to Chief Chris J. LeRoy to remain in consideration for this and future openings. Those not submitting a letter of interest will be taken out of the active applicant file and will not be considered for further employment unless the applicant submits a letter requesting his/her application remain in the active applicants.

The Town of Forest City considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.

The Town of Forest City is accepting applications for a Maintenance Worker in the Parks and Recreation Department.

Applications will be accepted at City Hall, 128 North Powell Street and via email HR@townofforestcity.com from Monday, July 20, 2026 until Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

This position performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance of Town parks, athletic facilities, landscaped areas, rights-of-way, and other municipal properties. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, landscaping, planting, irrigation installation and repair, athletic field preparation, seasonal cleanup, stormwater catch basin maintenance, and assisting with park improvement projects and special events. The employee operates and performs routine maintenance on equipment including zero-turn and riding mowers, push mowers, string trimmers, chain saws, backpack blowers, sprayers, trucks, trailers, and other grounds maintenance equipment while maintaining safe work practices.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED and experience in parks, grounds, landscape, facility, or general maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid North Carolina driver's license is required. The position requires the ability to perform strenuous physical labor in varying weather conditions.

The successful applicant must pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

Hiring salary begins at $35,086.00 annually.

For additional information, contact HR Administrator Mara Short at 828-202-2234.

The Town of Forest City is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.