Douglas County Employment within the fire service is highly competitive. Douglas County Fire Department prides itself in providing the highest level of fire protection and patient care, and in order to continue a high level of service, we will only recruit those individuals who will provide an exceptional level of patient care, professionalism, and work ethic. Employees at Douglas County Fire Department work a rotating 24 hour on, 48 hour off schedule, and must be able to work effectively within a team dynamic.

New hire testing occurs periodically throughout the year for open positions within the department. Access Douglas County Human Resources where job announcements are posted. Applications will only be accepted for open positions. You must complete an online application and upload any necessary certifications; failure to do so may result in disqualification. Paper applications are not accepted.

BENEFITS

REQUIREMENTS

POSITION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

ABOUT POSITIONS

  • 3 Personnel Holidays a Year!

  • 10 Vacation Days a Year!

  • 10 Days Paid Sick Leave a Year!

  • 12 Paid Holidays

  • Benefits Package on Average 45% of your Income!

  • Amazing Health Care Package

  • Dental, Vision, Life Insurance 

  • The candidate be at least 18 years of age

  • Be in good physical condition as determined by Douglas County’s Physical Agility test and a medical examination

  • Individuals using marijuana within the last year, or harder drugs within the last 10 years are not eligible for employment

  • Must possess High School Diploma or General Education Development Diploma

  • No felony convictions within the last ten 10 years

  • Possess a valid Driver’s License with no serious traffic offenses or DUI convictions within the last 5 years

Additionally, the following requirements apply based upon the position applied for:

  • Full Time Firefighter/EMT Recruit:  No additional requirements

  • Full Time Firefighter/EMT: Must be a current Georgia certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT, EMT-I (85), or Advanced EMT). (firefighter certification is preferred, but not required)

  • Full Time Firefighter/Paramedic: Must be a current Georgia certified paramedic. (Firefighter certification is preferred, but not required.)

  • Full Time Paramedic Only, No Fire Certification: Must be a current Georgia-certified paramedic. 

  • Part Time EMT or Paramedic: Must hold a current Georgia EMS license at the EMT level or above. (Firefighter certification is not required.)

Newly hired full-time employees who are hired on the firefighter track will have one year from their date of employment to obtain their Georgia Firefighter certification. Douglas County Fire Department has the ability to offer firefighter certification courses in-house at our training complex.

Benefits include health and dental coverage, a defined benefit pension plan, life insurance, and more.

  • Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime.

  • Shifts are rotated on a 24-hour on-duty/48-hour off-duty schedule and staff assignments include positions on an ambulance, engine, truck or heavy rescue.

  • Starting salary for entry-level position without certification or EMS license is $45,864.00 per year.