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The Chatham County Fire Department (CCFD) is seeking a motivated, experienced, and service-driven professional to serve as the Fire-EMS Training Coordinator. This position plays a vital role in shaping the skills, knowledge, and readiness of the department’s members through comprehensive fire and emergency medical services (EMS) training programs.
Located in one of Georgia’s most dynamic regions, CCFD is a growing and progressive organization dedicated to operational excellence, professional development, and community service. If you are passionate about advancing firefighter and EMS education, mentoring others, and supporting the department’s mission through innovation and leadership, we encourage you to apply.
Under the direction of the Training and Safety Division Chief, the EMS Training Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, delivering, and overseeing all EMS training activities within the fire department. Core duties include supporting annual training priorities, goals, and objectives; conducting initial certification and continuing education programs; performing competency evaluations for fire personnel; providing classroom and field instruction; assisting with maintaining accurate training records; and managing assigned programs and projects.
This position is part of the Chatham County Fire Department (CCFD) critical workforce and is subject to call-back. During disaster or emergency activation of the CCFD Incident Management Team, the EMS Training Coordinator may serve as the Resource Unit Leader, a Division/Group Supervisor, or other assigned roles.
When not performing instructional or supervisory duties, the incumbent may function as a Community Paramedic and may fill shifts on the Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) as needed. This dual-role capability ensures operational efficiency and supports continuity of care in both community paramedicine and behavioral health crisis response.
The Fire Chief may assign the EMS Training Coordinator to additional special projects or administrative tasks in support of CCFD’s mission, vision, and organizational goals.
- Supports the mission, vision, goals, objectives, and organizational values of the department with the highest ethical and moral standards, contributing to the overall operational excellence and service to the community.
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Administers and adheres to department and county rules and regulations, protocols, general orders, and standard operating policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and professionalism.
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Sets a positive example regarding personal fitness and wellness by supporting initiatives that encourage a healthy workforce and embodying the philosophy that everyone goes home safely at the end of the shift and retires free of disability.
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Works collaboratively to foster a compassionate, functional, and positive organizational culture, promoting accountability, competence, discipline, engagement, recognition, and continuous professional development.
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Supervises and mentors assigned personnel by conducting timely performance evaluations, providing formal and informal counseling, addressing work deficiencies, fostering skill development, issuing corrective action when needed, and offering guidance on professional growth to maintain high operational standards.
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Develop and deliver advanced medical training programs for CCFD personnel, focusing on annual training priorities, goals, and objectives; conducting initial certification and continuing education programs.
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Responds to fire department incidents to provide firefighter rehabilitation support and medical care.
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Completes detailed documentation for medical incidents, training activities, and program evaluations.
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Performs other related essential and non-essential duties, projects, and responsibilities as assigned, ensuring flexibility and adaptability to the department’s evolving needs.
- Associate Degree from a Department of Education-accredited college or university in a related field, and
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Minimum of five (5) years of consecutive full-time service in a career medical services department including experience that exhibits a consistent pattern of participation, personal and professional growth, and increasing organizational responsibility, and
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Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Paramedic that demonstrates the required knowledge, abilities, behaviors, and traits to perform the essential functions; or
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Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
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Class C Driver's License (GA) or other equivalent state license.
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National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS100, IS200, IS700, IS800.
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National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMTP), and Georgia Licensed EMTP.
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
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Advanced Medical Life Support.
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Prehospital Trauma Life Support or International Trauma Life Support.
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NAEMT Instructor.
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National Registry and Georgia EMS Instructor/Coordinator.
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American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instructor.
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AHIMT Resource Unit Leader (or must obtain within one year of hire date).
Note: Failure to maintain required certifications and licenses, or to obtain required certifications and licenses within the specified time limits, will result in disciplinary action.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Direct experience in behavioral health crisis response or community paramedicine programs.
LATERAL HIRE REQUIREMENTS
In addition to meeting the minimum requirements outlined above, lateral hire candidates must currently hold or successfully complete the following:
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Georgia Licensed EMTP (out of state applicants must complete Georgia reciprocity process within 30 days of hire date).
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Successful completion of one (1) year probation period beginning on the hire date.
As we continue to uphold the highest standards in our fire department's recruitment process, highlighted below are the requirements applicable to all certified positions within the fire department. These standards are crucial to ensure continued integrity, performance, and professionalism from each member of the fire department.
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Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
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High School Diploma or GED.
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U.S. Citizen.
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Successfully pass all pre-employment testing (written, physical agility test, and interview), NFPA 1582/1583 medical and fitness assessment, drug screen, background/criminal/motor vehicle history review, and other pre-employment requirements.
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Meet all certification and licensing requirements to function in the position.
Background and Motor Vehicle History Investigation:
Applicants must undergo an extensive national background investigation in accordance with the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council (GFSTC) rules and regulations. Applicants for uniformed firefighting positions must not have the following automatic disqualifiers:
Automatic Disqualifiers – Criminal Background Review:
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Pending criminal cases.
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Convictions, nolo contendere or pleas involving sexual offenses, Domestic Violence Act offenses, impersonating a police officer, perjury or false statements.
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Felony convictions, nolo contendere or plea involving felony arrests (within the last 10 years).
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Multiple misdemeanors within the past 3 years.
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Serious misdemeanor convictions, nolo contendere, or plea within the past 3 years.
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No patterns of criminal involvement or intent related to offenses that may indicate a disregard for the law or ethical and moral conduct..
Automatic Disqualifiers – Motor Vehicle Report Review:
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DUI/DWI charge with deposition of nolo contendere, conviction or plea within the past five years; or two in the last seven years.
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Driver license suspensions within the past three years; and no two or more suspensions in the past seven years.
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Three moving violations in the past two years; and no six or more in the past seven years.
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Multiple accidents within the past two years.
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Reckless Driving within the past two years.
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Vehicular homicide or hit and run charge or arrest.
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Fleeing or attempting to elude the police charge or arrest.
Note: Untruthfulness and/or intentionally withholding of information on any application, interview, discussion, or paperwork associated with the application and/or onboarding process, found during the application process or after hire, may result in automatic termination at the discretion of CCFD. Examples of intentional withholding of information would include but are not limited to deliberate inaccuracies or incomplete statements.
During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.
In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing.
Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.
Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
