Welcome to the

Mineral Springs Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department

Union County, North Carolina

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Message from the Chief

Thanks for taking the time to stop by to learn more about the Mineral Springs Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. Our fire department serves 43 square miles in Union County, North Carolina.

Our department operates out of two stations. The main station is located on Highway 75 inside Mineral Springs, North Carolina and houses 7 pieces of equipment. The sub-station is located at the intersection of Rocky River Road South and Doster Road. This station houses 4 pieces of equipment.

We have recently changed from an all volunteer department to a combination department (volunteers and paid staff). We are continually seeking new volunteers for our department. Please contact the fire department if you are interested in becoming a member at 704-843-3189 or email Chief Gaddy at chief@mineralspringsvfd.com.

2026 Board Meeting Dates

The Mineral Springs Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Board meets at 5804 Waxhaw Highway at 7:00 p.m. on the dates shown below.

January 5, 2026

February 2, 2026

March 2, 2026

April 6, 2026

May 4, 2026

June 1, 2026

July 13, 2025 Annual Meeting

August 3, 2026

September 7, 2026

October 5, 2026

November 2, 2026

December 7, 2026

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Now Hiring Full Time Firefighters

(Apply Here)

Minimum Qualifications:

IFSAC Firefighter 2

NC/NR EMT-B

ICS 100/200/700/800

Preferred Qualifications:

NC Class B License (or equivalent)

Emergency Vehicle Driver

Driver Operator Pumps

Benefits:

Modified 24/48 Schedule (96 off every 3rd weekend)

Raise after 6 months

Paid medical, dental, & vision insurance

On/Off Duty Life Insurance

Overtime starts at 40 hours

96 hours PTO annually

7 paid holidays

401k with 4% match rate

Annual Christmas bonus (after first year of employment)

5% Degree bonus

Eligible for Engineer Promotion after 6 month probationary period

1500 calls per year in a rapidly growing community

Pay:

$48,600 Annually (after completion of 6 month probationary period)

Questions: Jobs@MineralSpringsVFD.com

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