Firefighter

Firefighter

NOTICE OF JOB OPENING

DATE: AUGUST 19, 2026

DEPARTMENT: FIRE

• Required to perform hazardous tasks under extreme emergency and highly stressful conditions with extended physical and mental exertion
• Highly skilled and extensively trained in the duties of life-saving and protecting property from fire and other emergency situations.
• Required to exercise good judgement independently and in emergency situations.

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School Diploma/GED
• Must be able to obtain a valid Class B Georgia Driver's License within 12 months of employment
• Live within one hour of La Grange

• Some college, Associate Degree in Fire Science
• Certified Firefighter/EMTs and Paramedics considered a plus
• Knowledge of the laws regarding Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Knowledge of the laws/regulations regarding employee health and safety, including Occupational Safety and Health provisions
• Knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of fire operations personnel and variety of firefighting equipment
• Knowledge of city and departmental personnel policies, procedures and regulations and ability to enforce them
• Possess good working knowledge of departmental computers and experience with Microsoft Office software (preferred)
• Skill in use of all small tools, power tools, vehicles and rescue equipment
• Skill in the use of cameras, projectors and video equipment
• Skill in interpersonal relations
• Skill in public speaking
• Skill in oral and written communications
• Skill in the use of ropes and related riggings
• Skill in first aid/CPR
• Skill in demonstrating equipment to a group
• Ability to plan, direct and supervise the work of others
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to groups and individuals
• Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems
• Ability to communicate clearly on departmental radio system
• Ability to teach accurate, informative and interesting classes, as well as useful teaching aides and guides
• Ability to coordinate work with city departments and other organizations

An employee in this position will interact with the public daily. Majority of working hours, will be spent at a desk, so sitting, standing, reaching and bending will occur