Firefighter: Emergency Response & Water Rescue Pro

City of Tybee Island; Tybee Island (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tybee Island is accepting applications for a full-time Firefighter. This position protects lives and property by responding to fires, emergency medical incidents, rescues, hazardous-material incidents, water-rescue incidents, and other emergencies.

Starting pay ranges from $21.03 to $22.22 per hour, about $62,880 to $66,438 annually. Work schedule is 48 hours on/96 hours off with a flexible shift-swap policy, and the application deadline is October 9, 2026.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• NPQ Firefighter I certification.
• NPQ Hazardous Materials Operations-level certification.
• CPR certification.
• NIMS 100 and NIMS 700 completed.

Responsibilities

• Responds to fire, medical, rescue, hazardous-material, and water-rescue emergencies.
• Operates fire apparatus, pumps, hoses, ladders, rescue tools, and emergency equipment.
• Performs fire suppression, rescue, ventilation, and property-conservation activities.
• Provides emergency medical care within the employee’s certification level.
• Performs assigned water-rescue and beach-patrol duties.
• Inspects and maintains apparatus, equipment, tools, protective gear, and station facilities.
• Participates in required training, community outreach, and other departmental activities.
• Completes reports and communicates effectively by radio, verbally, and in writing.

Job description

The City of Tybee Island is accepting applications for a full-time Firefighter. This position protects lives and property by responding to fires, emergency medical incidents, rescues, hazardous-material incidents, water-rescue incidents, and other emergencies.

Starting pay ranges from $21.03 to $22.22 per hour, about $62,880 to $66,438 annually. Work schedule is 48 hours on/96 hours off with a flexible shift-swap policy, and the application deadline is October 9, 2026.