Lateral Entry - Firefighter​/EMT

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• Lateral Entry Level Position
• Only Current Certified Firefighter/EMT Candidates

Employees must successfully complete state EMS licensure, state firefighter certification, and other requirements to operate on a department emergency response vehicle during the first two years of employment.

Applicants must pass a comprehensive background investigation including criminal, controlled substance, driving, employment history checks, an oral interview, medical exam including drug screen, psychological and physical agility testing.

• High School Diploma, or G.E.D. certificate (copy must be attached to application)
• Valid Driver's License from state of residency equivalent to GA Class C or higher
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be currently a Certified Firefighter/EMT

• Current National Registry () or State of Georgia EMT certification OR higher
• State of GA NPQ Firefighter I and/or Firefighter II
• NPQ Hazmat Awareness
• NPQ Hazmat Operations

This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre‑employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.

This job requires a public safety background check to include motor vehicle histories, criminal histories, and fingerprinting.

This job may require on‑call rotation and emergency after‑hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

• $49,086 - $78,589 (Starting Salary without a degree)
• $50,558 - $80,946 (Starting Salary including 3% incentive for an associate degree)
• $52,031 - $83,304 (Starting Salary including 6% incentive for a bachelor's degree)

The grade for this position is FF213.

This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

• Georgia Firefighter Pension Fund Offered - Funded by Department

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