Firefighter; Entry-Level and Lateral

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.

$25.96 per hour

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

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

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

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

• 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

• 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

12 paid holidays per year

Accumulates at 4.0 hours per biweekly

Employees are eligible for 6 weeks paid leave.

Up to 18 days per year

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.

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,…