Firefighter Recruit

Discover the best of suburban and urban living in Chatham County, Coastal Georgia. This welcoming community offers an excellent balance for living, working, and enjoying life. As the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest outside of Atlanta, Chatham County has a lot to offer. You'll love our beautiful riverfront, which includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. Chatham County Government is supported by over 2,100 diverse team members across 40 departments, all dedicated to serving the county. We draw talent nationwide by providing outstanding benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today!

Description

We're seeking passionate individuals ready to make a difference in Chatham County. As a Firefighter Recruit, you'll receive comprehensive training to become a certified Firefighter, specializing in fire prevention, suppression, and emergency medical response.

Our goal is to cultivate a highly motivated, effective, and diverse workforce to meet the emergency services needs of Chatham County, Georgia.

We seek candidates who demonstrate strong workplace ethics, good moral character, sound judgment, and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate has a desire for public service and is community service focused, is committed to continuous self-improvement and professional development, and maintains a high level of physical fitness. Additionally, you must have the capacity to meet the mental and physical demands of the job. If you fit this description, we encourage you to apply.

As a Firefighter Recruit, you will be paid a starting salary of $42,920. Upon successful completion of the Recruit Academy your salary will increase to $47,212, and after 6 months you will be eligible for promotion to Advanced Firefighter with a starting salary of $51,933. Bonus pay is available for successfully obtaining your Georgia EMT License.

Click here to find more information about the NEW Chatham County Fire Department.

Already a certified Firefighter looking for a change? Complete the application for Advanced Firefighter.

Examples of Duties

A Firefighter Recruit:

• Supports the mission, vision, goals, objectives, and organizational values of the department with the highest ethical and moral standards.
• Sets a positive example regarding personal fitness and wellness.
• Supports initiatives that encourage a healthy workforce and the philosophy that everyone goes home at the end of the shift and retires absent of disability.
• Works alongside others in the organization to continue to build and nurture a compassionate, functional, diverse, and positive culture.
• Supports accountability, competence, discipline, engagement, recognition, and continued professional development.
• Follows department rules and regulations, protocols, general orders, standard operating policies, and procedures.
• Properly communicates with supervisors and peers to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Successfully learns and retains job-related materials and skills through online, classroom, and practical application in various fire service techniques, equipment and apparatus operations, and emergency medical care as determined through achieving passing scores on written and practical evaluations.
• Successfully completes requirements of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council (GFSTC), National Fire Protection Association, Insurance Service Office, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, the State of Georgia Office of EMS and Trauma, and Chatham County to acquire the certifications and licenses to qualify as a Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Georgia.
• Completes all other related job functions, requirements, exams, evaluations, physical training, projects, and assignments as directed by immediate supervisor(s).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
• Must be a U. S. Citizen and possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Applicants must undergo an extensive background investigation in accordance with the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council (GFSTC) rules and regulations.
• Successfully pass all pre-employment testing (written exam, physical agility test), interview, physical evaluation and fitness assessment (NFPA 1582), background, criminal, and motor vehicle history (MVR) review, drug screen, and other pre-employment requirements.
• Applicants for uniformed firefighting positions must not have:
  • Pending criminal cases.
  • Convictions, nolo contendere or pleas involving sexual offenses, Domestic Violence Act offenses, impersonating a police officer, perjury, or false statements.
  • Felony convictions, nolo contendere or pleas involving felony arrests (within last 10 years).
  • Multiple misdemeanors within the past three years.
  • Serious misdemeanor convictions, nolo contendere, or pleas within the past three years.
  • Patterns of criminal involvement or intent related to offenses that may indicate a disregard for the law or ethical and moral conduct.
  • DUI/DWI charge with deposition of nolo contendere, conviction, or plea within the past five years or two in the last seven years.
  • Driver’s license suspensions within the past three years and no two or more suspensions in the past seven years.
  • Three moving violations in the past two years and no five or more in the past seven years.
  • Multiple accidents within the past two years.
  • Reckless driving within the past two years.
  • Vehicular homicide or hit and run charge or arrest.
  • Fleeing or attempting to elude the police charge or arrest.
• Failure to obtain required certifications and licenses within the time limits, or failure to maintain required certifications and licenses will be cause for disciplinary actions up to termination.

Supplemental Information

Chatham County Fire Department (CCFD) is dedicated to service excellence and community safety, offering an excellent opportunity for successful candidates to join a progressive and committed team. As a Firefighter Recruit, you have an opportunity to join the ranks of some of the best public safety personnel in the industry, making a significant impact on both the community and the newly formed department. The department's mission focuses on protecting lives and property through high standards, continuous improvement, and innovative approaches to emergency services. Join us in making a meaningful impact and advancing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug testing.

During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.

In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing.

Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.

Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.