Firefighter

The City of Winder Fire Department is accepting applications for full-time and part-time Certified Firefighters.

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
• NPQ Firefighter 1 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 or G.E.D.
• 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

(Only Full-Time regular employees are eligible for the City's benefit package)

City Health Insurance Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance - CIGNA
• 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 Cancer - AFLAC
• Group Critical Illness - AFLAC

City Benefits:

• 13 Paid Holidays
• PTO leave starting at up to 3 weeks
• Pay In Lieu of PTO
• Education Assistance Program
• EAP Program
• Wellness Program

Retirement:

• 401 (a) Retirement Plan: City 3% Contribution at 90 days of service
• 457(b) Retirement Plan: City Matching at 90 days of service up to 3% if employee enrolls and contributes at least 3%

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