Top 70 Firefighter Jobs in Georgia

Firefighter (Entry-Level and Lateral) - September
Cobb County Government —Marietta, GA
- $25.96 - $40.60 an hour
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
5d
Firefighter Recruit
Forsyth County, Georgia —Cumming, GA
- $50,771.00 - $60,070.58 a year
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- CDL A
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
FY26 Firefighter Recruit
City of Atlanta, GA —Atlanta, GA
- From $54,613 a year
- Full-time
- Critical & Intensive Care
- Pediatrics
- 1 year
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
FIRE RECRUIT (NON-CERTIFIED)
Henry County Government —McDonough, GA
- $44,884.40 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Data entry
- On-the-job training
FIRE RECRUIT (ENTRY LEVEL)
Glynn County Government —Brunswick, GA
- $42,000 a year
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Firefighter
City of Smyrna, GA —Smyrna, GA
- $52,454 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance
Firefighter/EMT
CITY OF MCDONOUGH —McDonough, GA
- $59,264 - $94,822 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- BLS Certification
Quick Apply
9d
Firefighter I/Recruit
Augusta Richmond County —Augusta, GA
- $33,684 a year
- 18 years or older
- Basic math
- No experience needed
2d
Fire Chief
City of Winder —Winder, GA
- $101,670 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Firefighter Recruit
Rockdale County, Georgia —Conyers, GA
- $21.11 - $27.44 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Microsoft Outlook
- Heavy equipment operation
Quick Apply
Firefighter/EMT
City of Newnan —Newnan, GA
- $59,619.12 - $65,746.56 a year
- Full-time
- Vital signs
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
3d
Firefighter
Centerra Group LLC —Marietta, GA
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Driving
Fire Recruit (I want to be a firefighter!)
CITY OF GRIFFIN —Griffin, GA
- $18.18 an hour
- Full-time
- Driving
- Teaching
- Entry level
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Firefighter 1 - AEMT
City Of Sandy Springs —Sandy Springs, GA
- $60,907.70 a year
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Vital signs
- Paid training
- Health savings account
Quick Apply
Firefighter Trainee
City of Albany and Dougherty County, GA —Albany, GA
- $41,591.68 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Word processing
- No experience needed
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Individual Placement - Forest Technician at Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge
Student Conservation Association, Inc —Round Oak, GA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
9d
Part Time Firefighter EMT
Allied Universal —West Point, GA
- $22.50 - $25.00 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
Quick Apply
22h
Part Time Paramedic Firefighter
Allied Universal —West Point, GA
- $24 - $25 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- BLS Certification
Quick Apply
22h
FIREFIGHTER/EMT RECRUIT
Bryan County —Pembroke, GA
- From $53,442 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Classroom
- Pass drug screening
Quick Apply
9d
Firefighter
Ware County GA Government —Waycross, GA
- Management
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
Quick Apply

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Firefighter (Entry-Level and Lateral) - September

Cobb County Government -
Marietta, GA

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Job Details

Full-time
$25.96 - $40.60 an hour
5 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Military leave
Paid military leave
Parental leave
Bereavement leave
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Driving

Full Job Description

Position Information

This position is located in Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services. If your application is approved by the Office of Professional Standards, you will be sent further information via email regarding the required entry-level exam.

STARTING SALARY: $25.96 per hour

LATERAL FIREFIGHTERS

Lateral firefighters will receive credit for years of service. Final determination of eligibility will be determined by the Fire Chief or his/her designee.

EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAY

$1,000 Associates Degree
$2,000 Bachelors Degree
$3,000 Masters Degree

SPECIALTY INCENTIVE

Paramedic and Specialty Unit (Technical Rescue, HazMat, Med Ops) pay incentive available.

BENEFITS

Eligible for health and dental coverage, retirement plan, life insurance, long term disability insurance, and deferred compensation.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO FIREFIGHTERS

State of Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund
Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services Death Benefit Fund
Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services Flower Fund
Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services Benevolent Fund

PAID VACATION LEAVE

13 days per year / 1 year of service
15 days per year / 5 years of service
20 days per year / 10 years of service
22 days per year / 15 years of service
25 days per year / 20 years of service

HOLIDAYS

12 paid holidays per year

PAID SICK LEAVE

Accumulates at 4.0 hours per biweekly

MATERNITY AND PATERNITY LEAVE

Employees are eligible for 6 weeks paid leave.

PAID MILITARY LEAVE

Up to 18 days per year

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE POLICY

Full time employees will receive up to [3] days of bereavement leave with pay for [24] hours. Employees working in part time positions shall be eligible for bereavement leave equal to [3] part time days off with pay.

Essential Functions

Responds to emergency calls for fire suppression, medical assistance, hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle accidents, natural disasters, explosions, bomb threats, downed power lines, and other emergency situations: responds to instructions from dispatcher; and contacts appropriate related agencies as needed.

Provides protection of life and property: suppresses, controls and extinguishes fires; performs search, rescue, extrication of victims, and forcible entries; assists individuals from burning structures; establishes openings in buildings for entrance, ventilation, or salvage; ventilates smoke and gas from buildings; performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris; assists with cleanup activities; and exercises control of emergency situations until relieved by a superior officer.

Responds to a variety of emergency calls requiring the administration of basic first aid and medical treatment or stabilizes victims who are dealing traumatic medical issues: and may respond to airway management, cardiac emergencies, allergic reactions, altered medical status, cerebral vascular accidents, or various medical traumas.

Safely drive firefighting apparatus to and from fires or other emergencies following laws and regulations, operating pumps, aerial devices, power and other mechanical equipment as required, keep inventory of tools, and equipment on apparatus.

Maintains a state of constant readiness and preparation for emergency response: checks and maintains stock of equipment and supplies on fire vehicles and in fire station; re-loads equipment and apparatus following response to emergency calls; assists in preparing apparatus for subsequent emergencies and in testing personal equipment, hoses and pumps, and other tools and apparatus; and ensures the emergency medical service equipment is properly stocked and operational.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures: maintains and awareness of new equipment, procedures, trends and advances in the profession; participates in physical fitness training, training drills and other continuing education activities; and attends shift meetings, workshops and seminars as appropriate.

Participates in fire prevention, pre-fire planning and other fire education activities: conducts fire safety programs, apparatus displays and skills demonstrations; and conducts tours of fire station and fire trucks; and participates in community events and fundraisers.

Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, buildings, quarters, apparatus, equipment and tools in operable condition: inspects and tests equipment; replaces fluids and greases equipment; replaces parts; washes and cleans equipment, cleans quarters, and performs grounds maintenance; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment for necessary maintenance work.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

No Experience: High School Diploma or GED and ability to graduate from the Fire Academy within 12 months required.

Lateral Transfer: High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by a minimum two (2) years consecutive service in a full-time sworn/certified position as a Firefighter/EMT-I, AEMT, or EMT-P; Had a break in service not to exceed one (1) year at time of the application for any agency.

Licenses and Certifications

No Experience: Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License; must be able to obtain NPQ Firefighter I and Emergency Medical Technician certifications within 12 months.

Lateral Transfer: Must possess and maintain an active certification of NPQ Firefighter I combined with a National Registry or State of Georgia EMT-I, AEMT, or EMT-P; or an active National Registry or State of Georgia EMT-I, AEMT, or EMT-P; or F; an active State of Georgia certification as a Fire Investigator, Fire Inspector, or Fire Educator.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, traffic hazards, bright and dim lights, toxic agents, animal and wildlife attacks, animal and human bites, explosives, or rude and irate customers.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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