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Fire & Rescue Trainer/Inspector pay range

State of North Carolina · class code 32000966

$47,703 to $83,479 per year$47,703$83,479MINIMUM · MIDPOINT $65,591 · MAXIMUM

Published per year range, State of North Carolina

Class code
32000966
Pay group
NC12
Pay unit
Year
State
North Carolina

Class specification

The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 03/2022.

What the state says the job is

This is professional work in the Fire & Rescue Division of the Department of Insurance developing, and presenting training and programs based on the needs of local fire and rescue jurisdictions; conducting fire rating inspections; and ensuring current Fire & Rescue Commission Standards are implemented in North Carolina. Work is performed under the general direction of a Fire & Rescue Supervisor. Work may include other duties as assigned by management. Positions will normally specialize in one of the following areas: Planning and conducting firefighting and rescue training sessions, seminars and demonstrations on municipal and rural fire fighting and prevention and a variety of rescue practices and emergency care for local fire and rescue squads across NC.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Basic knowledge of the techniques, practices, and use of modern technology in developing and conducting fire and rescue related programs. Working knowledge of the practices and methods of firefighting and prevention and rescue operations. Working knowledge of structural firefighting, hazardous materials, technical rescue, wildland fire suppression, incident management systems, certification programs, fire service inspections and rating. Basic knowledge of the fire and building codes of the state of North Carolina. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, local volunteer fire/rescue squads, municipal fire departments, professional organizations, and the pu ...

Minimum qualifications

Associates degree in Fire Science or related field from an appropriately accredited institution, certification as a Level II Instructor or Level II Inspector, and two years of experience in conducting state of North Carolina fire and rescue certification training programs (Programs should be on firefighting and rescue operations or certification standards or conducting fire inspections); or, an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2

Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.

Where this comes from

North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.

Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.

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