Firefighter/Paramedic

Gilmer County Government; Ellijay (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

13 paid holidays

1 Birthday PTO day

1 Wellness Day PTO

Job summary

Gilmer County Fire & Emergency Services in Ellijay, GA 30540 is hiring a Firefighter/Paramedic. Starting pay is $21.50 per hour with an equivalent annual compensation of $64,994.50 under a competitive new pay structure.

The role includes fire suppression, emergency medical care, rescue operations, and public safety education. Gilmer County Government offers enhanced retirement benefits, a strong benefits package, holidays, PTO days, wellness days, and professional growth opportunities in a

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Georgia Firefighter Certification or NPQ I within 1 year of hire.
• State of Georgia Paramedic Certification Required.
• Must have a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Fire suppression and emergency response.
• Emergency medical care.
• Rescue operations.
• Public safety education and community outreach.

Skills

Emergency response

Public safety

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Office of Gilmer County Commissioners - Ellijay, GA 30540Salary Range: $21.50 Hourly Now Hiring: Firefighter/Paramedic

Gilmer County Fire & Emergency Services

Competitive New Pay Structure

• Firefighter/Paramedic starting pay increased to $21.50 per hour
• Equivalent annual compensation of $64,994.50

Enhanced Retirement Benefits (Implementation Phase)

• Gilmer County Government will save for your future so that you do not have to!
• Enhanced the match portion.
• 3:3:3 retirement plan, county will match up to 3% of the employee's contribution at a full dollar for dollar and will also contribute 3% regardless of contribution.
• Employees have the opportunity to earn 9% per pay period towards their retirement by simply contributing 3%!
• Designed to strengthen long-term financial security for our workforce.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Parental leave
• 13 paid holidays
• 1 Birthday PTO day
• 1 Wellness Day PTO
• Additional paid time off and benefits

These benefits reflect our commitment to employee well-being, work-life balance, and long-term career sustainability.

Position Overview

Firefighter/Paramedic are essential to the safety and well-being of our community and are responsible for:

• Fire suppression and emergency response
• Emergency medical care
• Rescue operations
• Public safety education and community outreach

Serve Where You’re Valued

Join a department that values its people, invests in their future, and supports professional growth—while serving a strong, close-knit Appalachian community.

General Nature of Work

The purpose of this position is to perform Fire Department and Paramedic emergency and non-emergency operations during assigned shifts; engages in emergency scene activities including defense/exterior basic firefighting tasks and emergency medical care; and performs a variety of staff support functions, and other related work as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Georgia Firefighter Certification or NPQ I Certification within 1 year of hire.
• State of Georgia Paramedic Certification Required.
• Ability to meet and maintain current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association and the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act.
• Must have a valid Georgia driver’s license.

ADA Requirements: Individuals applying for the posted position must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Requirements: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (50-100 pounds).

Work Environment: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to outside weather conditions and with ammunition. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places, and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. Work is performed in both daylight and at night and may be required to travel speeds more than posted limits through areas of varying population densities and traffic congestion, and in inclement weather conditions. Work involves exposure to personal danger and psychological stress.