Careers

Join Lumberton Fire & EMS / Hardin County ESD #2

Serve your community with a team that values professionalism, training, and compassion.

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Combination Department
Fire & EMS Response
Training-Driven Culture

What you’ll find here

  • Paid, volunteer, and junior volunteer pathways
  • Simple process overview and FAQs
  • Direct application links

Choose your path

All opportunities below are currently accepting applications.

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Paid Fire/EMS

Full-time and part-time opportunities are available. Review minimum qualifications and apply below.

  • Structured onboarding & training pathway
  • Clear expectations and professional standards
  • Team-based operations
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Open

Volunteer Fire/EMS (18+)

Support emergency response and community service while building skills through structured training.

  • Training + mentorship provided
  • Participate in drills and scheduled shifts
  • Response and support roles available
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Open

Junior Volunteer (14–17)

A supervised, training-focused pathway for youth interested in the fire/EMS profession.

  • Parent/guardian consent required
  • Limited duties (training/support-focused)
  • Build fundamentals and discipline
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Volunteer opportunities

Volunteers are a critical part of our mission. Whether you’re building experience or simply want to serve, we provide training and clear expectations.

What you can expect

  • Department training and mentorship
  • Clear participation expectations
  • Team-based response and support roles
  • Professional standards and accountability

Time commitment

  • Minimum monthly participation
  • Training / drill nights
  • Availability submissions
  • Response expectations (if applicable)

Have questions? See the FAQ or use our Contact Us form.

Volunteer requirements (summary)

  • Minimum age: 18+ (see Junior Volunteer for 14–17)
  • Background check / onboarding steps
  • Must meet department standards and policies
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Junior volunteers (14–17) are supervised and training-focused.

Our process

A straightforward approach designed to be clear and consistent.

1
Apply
Submit the appropriate application.
2
Initial review
We review eligibility and contact you for next steps.
3
Interview / onboarding
Interview, background steps, and onboarding requirements.
4
Training & placement
Orientation, training pathway, and role assignment.

Typical response time: 10 days. Questions? Use our Contact Us form.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to common questions.

Can I apply if I’m not certified?

It depends on the position. Some roles require specific certifications, while others may have training pathways. Apply and we’ll follow up with next steps.

What is a Junior Volunteer (14–17)?

Junior volunteers are supervised and training-focused. Parent/guardian consent is required, and duties are limited to age-appropriate tasks and training.

Are paid, volunteer, and junior opportunities open?

Yes. All opportunities listed on this page are currently accepting applications.

Have a question before applying?

Please use our Contact Us form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Apply now

All opportunities below are currently accepting applications.

CLOSED

Paid

Apply for full-time or part-time paid positions.

Paid Application
Open

Volunteer

Apply for the volunteer or support member pathway.

Volunteer Application
Open

Junior Volunteer

Apply for the Junior Volunteer pathway (14–17).

Junior Volunteer Application

Questions before applying? Use our Contact Us form.