Firefighter

The Firefighter will report to the Shift Officer and or through the Chain of Command to the Fire Chief. This position performs duties, both in emergency and non-emergency situations, related to fire protection, rescues, emergency medical services, hazardous, materials response, and emergency management delivery. Serves as the principal hands-on labor in providing fire department emergency and non-emergency services to the city.

• 24 Hours On Shift
• 48 Hours Off Shift

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Georgia Non-Commercial Driver's License (Class F) and able to maintain a good driving record
• Must be able to meet current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association, and the Georgia Fire-fighter Standards and Training Council
• Structural Fire Control Certification
• Interior Search and Rescue Certification
• NPQ FF2 within six (6) months of hire
• EMT certification within twelve (12) months of hire

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• High School Diploma
• Must meet the requirements of applicable Georgia Laws for holding the position for a firefighter
• Must meet all fitness requirements of the fire department
• No felony convictions
• Must be a citizen of the United States
• Must meet department's psychological and background requirements
• Must be able to pass a credit check
• Work evenings, weekends and/or holidays are required

Full-Time regular employees are eligible for the City's benefit package.

City Health Insurance Benefits Include:

• • Health Insurance- Cigna H.S.A
  • Dental-CIGNA
  • Dental – 100% paid by the City for Single Employee
  • Vision-CIGNA
  • Short Term Disability-AFLAC-100% City Paid
  • Long Term Disability-AFLAC-100% City Paid
  • Basic Life- AFLAC- 2.5 Times Base Annual Income City Paid
  • Dependent Life- AFLAC- $5,000 for eligible spouse and $2,500 for each eligible child City Paid
  • Voluntary Life-AFLAC
  • Group Accident-AFLAC
  • Group Critical Illness-AFLAC
  • Wellness Rewards Program-Medical Participant

City Benefits:

• Donating Sick Leave
• Education Assistance Program
• EAP Program

Retirement:

• 457 (b) and 401(a) Retirement Plan with Nationwide Insurance

Paid Time Off:

• 9 Paid Annual Holidays
• 96 Hours of annual vacation leave
• 72 Hours of annual sick leave

Public Safety Education Incentive Program:

• Associate's Degree- $120 per pay period ($3,120 annual max)
• Bachelor's Degree- $180 per pay period (4, 680 annual max)

Georgia Firefighters Pension Fund:

• 100% Paid by the City

Paid Time Off:

• 9 Paid Annual Holidays
• 144 Hours of annual vacation leave
• 96 Hours of annual sick leave