Firefighter I/EMT

Hall County Government
Gainesville, GA
Job Description
Role Overview

The Firefighter/EMT I actively participates in fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical operations, and all duties associated therein, assuring that fire stations and equipment are ready for emergency and non-emergency situations.

What You Will Do

Responds to emergency calls, maintains fire/emergency medical equipment, conducts triage of multiple casualty incidents, and performs other related duties.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must meet state firefighting minimum standards, have a high school diploma or G.E.D., and obtain certifications such as GA. Basic Firefighter certification and NREMT-A certification within specified timeframes.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • No experience required
  • Must meet state firefighting minimum standards
  • GA. Basic Firefighter certification within 12 months
  • NREMT-A certification within 24 months
  • Valid class C driver's license, must obtain valid class F within 6 months of hire
  • Must meet all in-house testing requirements

Benefits

  • Starting wage is $49,451.41/year
  • Entry level pay is set for recruit school, however upon completion of Firefighter Certification and AEMT Certification, recruits are raised to a Firefighter/AEMT 2 level
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