Wake Forest Fire Department Mission
We are committed to providing fire prevention education, fire suppression, medical services, and other emergencies and non-emergency activities to the surrounding community, visitors, and residents of the Town of Wake Forest. We accomplish this mission through education, training, and dedication to the protection of our membership and citizens.
A Career with Wake Forest Fire: The Best Job In The World
The Wake Forest Fire Department currently employs over forty full-time 24-hour career staff at three different stations and four different companies: Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 3, and Ladder 1. We protect the Town of Wake Forest and a surrounding 40 square-mile area which includes Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. We answer over 2500 emergencies every year consisting of fires, vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, and a variety of others. Our entire career staff is NC FF level 1 and 2 certified, Hazardous Materials Operations level, and EMT certified.
Hiring processes are conducted sporadically so please check back and see if we are hiring!
Hiring processes are conducted sporadically so please check back and see if we are hiring!
Wake Forest Fire Department's hiring process is currently OPEN!
Make a Difference, Become a Volunteer!
The Wake Forest Fire Department is a combination department which means it relies on both career and volunteer staff to operate. Just because a volunteer doesn't earn a paycheck doesn't mean we require any less commitment for professionalism from volunteers than from career personnel. Volunteers are not just "window dressing" - they're an integral part of our community protection program, and we're looking for serious, dedicated men and women qualified to join our team.
From fighting fires, to helping out at an emergency scene, to educating the public about fire safety or providing administrative support, there are many ways for you to make a difference as part of our organization.
But we demand a commitment from you. Emergency service is a serious business requiring serious obligation. We'll be glad to show you what we do and suggest how you could help. But if you're not sure you can commit the time and energy necessary to succeed, please find another way to fill your time.
If you do feel qualified to meet the challenge, we welcome you, and encourage you to join us. Help us continue to fight the battle against fire and keep the Wake Forest community safe.
Explorers
Our Explorer program for teenagers between the ages of 16 and 18 years old that want to be a part of the fire service. They are closely supervised by senior members of the department and work next to those senior firefights in a very specific and controlled environment. This program is designed to expose interested youth to the fire service as a potential career.
The Explorer is required to get permission of both his/her family and his school, He/she must maintain passing grades and is required to present his/her report card each quarter.
From fighting fires, to helping out at an emergency scene, to educating the public about fire safety or providing administrative support, there are many ways for you to make a difference as part of our organization.
But we demand a commitment from you. Emergency service is a serious business requiring serious obligation. We'll be glad to show you what we do and suggest how you could help. But if you're not sure you can commit the time and energy necessary to succeed, please find another way to fill your time.
If you do feel qualified to meet the challenge, we welcome you, and encourage you to join us. Help us continue to fight the battle against fire and keep the Wake Forest community safe.
Explorers
Our Explorer program for teenagers between the ages of 16 and 18 years old that want to be a part of the fire service. They are closely supervised by senior members of the department and work next to those senior firefights in a very specific and controlled environment. This program is designed to expose interested youth to the fire service as a potential career.
The Explorer is required to get permission of both his/her family and his school, He/she must maintain passing grades and is required to present his/her report card each quarter.
Volunteers Needed!!
Wake Forest Fire Department is seeking qualified volunteers to join our family. There is no living distance requirements but volunteers MUST be willing to commit 24 hours of duty crew per month!
The requirements to volunteer are:
The requirements to volunteer are:
- Hazardous Materials Ops Plus
- Nims 100 & 200
- NFPA 1403 Courses:
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Volunteer Application Process
Instructions on filling out Volunteer Application
Upon completion, mail or deliver in person to:
Wake Forest Fire Department
420 Elm Ave Wake Forest, NC 27587
Attention: Application Investigation Unit
Once received, you will be contacted and given further instruction. Usual response is within three weeks of submission of application.
If you have any questions please email Captain Mac Schultz at: mschultz@wakeforestfire.com
- Please be truthful and fill the application out completely
- Submit a copy of a valid driver’s license
Upon completion, mail or deliver in person to:
Wake Forest Fire Department
420 Elm Ave Wake Forest, NC 27587
Attention: Application Investigation Unit
Once received, you will be contacted and given further instruction. Usual response is within three weeks of submission of application.
If you have any questions please email Captain Mac Schultz at: mschultz@wakeforestfire.com
