Department:
Fire Department
Employment Details:
- Starting Salary: $39,091.97
- Post-Academy Salary:Up to $40,000 Upon successful completion of Academy
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Recruit Academy Dates (Tentative): October 8th, 2026 – December 4th, 2026
- Shift Assignment: After a 2-week introductory period, recruits will be placed on a 24/48-hour shift schedule
Position Summary:
The City of York Fire Department is seeking motivated individuals with a strong sense of duty and a desire to serve with honor, pride, and dedication. No prior experience is required.
We are currently accepting applications for Recruit Firefighter positions. This is an excellent opportunity to begin a rewarding career in the fire service.
Recruit Academy Overview:
Recruits will attend an 8-week live-in Fire Academy hosted by the South Carolina Fire Academy (SCFA) in Columbia, SC. This program provides certification-level training and covers the following topics:
- Fire behavior and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Hose handling, fire suppression, and fire attack techniques
- Ventilation, salvage, and overhaul procedures
- CPR, First Aid, and Incident Command System (ICS)
- Hazardous Materials Operations
- Auto extrication, flammable liquids/gas fire control
- Firefighter survival and "Rescue the Rescuer" training
- Daily physical fitness and standard fire station duties
Certifications Earned
Upon successful completion of the academy, candidates will earn:
- IFSAC-Accredited Firefighter I & II certificates
- Eligibility for Pro-Board Firefighter I & II certification
- Hazardous Materials Operations qualification (with option to challenge for certification)
Housing and Meals
Recruits will be housed on-site at the Fire Academy and are expected to participate fully in station life, including standard housekeeping duties and scheduled activities.
Interested applicants should be prepared for a challenging, hands-on experience that lays the foundation for a fulfilling fire service career.
More Information
Apply to: City of York, Attn: Rosetta Daniels, Human Resource Director, PO Box 500, York, SC 29745. Email - rdaniels [at] yorksc.gov (rdaniels[at]yorksc[dot]gov).
Employment Application can be found here.