Part Time Firefighter

Walker County, Georgia Government; LaFayette (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Walker County Fire Rescue in Georgia is accepting applications for a Part-Time Firefighter. The role involves entry-level duties in fire suppression, prevention, rescue, and EMS, with duties on a rotating shift.

Applicants must be 18+, hold a high school diploma or GED, and possess a Georgia Class F driver's license. Certification as a Georgia Firefighter I/II and EMT is required, with physical agility and background checks part of the process.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be 18 years of age at the date of the application
• Possess high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Applicant must be either a U.S. citizen or resident alien
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license, Georgia Class F or equivalent is required
• Georgia Certified Firefighter/NPQ Firefighter I and II required
• Successful candidates must pass a physical agility, oral and/or written testing, medical examination, drug screen, and extensive background check
• Georgia Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (Basic), Intermediate, Advanced, or Paramedic

Responsibilities

• This is an entry level, manual and technical position in fire suppression, prevention, rescue, communications, and emergency medical services.
• Works involves exposure to extreme heat, cold, dirt, low visibility and confined spaces, extreme heights, swift and standing water, disease, death and other conditions.

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Georgia Class F driver's license

Georgia Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (Basic), Intermediate, Advanced, or Paramedic

Georgia Certified Firefighter/NPQ Firefighter I and II

Job description

FIREFIGHTER (PART-TIME)

Walker County Fire Rescue (WCFR) is currently accepting applications for the position of Part-Time Firefighter. The pay for this position is $25.00 to $27.00 per hour based on qualifications. Applications will be received until positions are filled.

Job Summary

This is an entry level, manual and technical position in fire suppression, prevention, rescue, communications, and emergency medical services involving duties and responsibilities of an emergency and hazardous nature on a rotating shift basis, which may require the highest level of sustained exertion and agility. Work involves exposure to extreme heat, cold, dirt, low visibility and confined spaces, extreme heights, swift and standing water, disease, death in many forms and other unpleasant conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicant must be 18 years of age at the date of the application
• Possess high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Applicant must be either a U.S. citizen or resident alien
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license, Georgia Class F or equivalent is required
• Georgia Certified Firefighter/NPQ Firefighter I and II required
• Successful candidates must pass a physical agility, oral and/or written testing, medical examination, drug screen, and extensive background check
• Georgia Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (Basic), Intermediate, Advanced, or Paramedic

Preferred Qualifications

• U.S. Armed Forces Veteran
• College degree from an accredited college or university

Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Qualifications

• Technical Rescue