Fire Fighter/EMT and Fire Fighter/Paramedic - Lateral
Fire Fighter/EMT and Fire Fighter/Paramedic - Lateral
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USD 52572 - 84115
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Position Information
In addition to submitting a completed online application all candidates must attach the following documents to the online application.
- Copy of birth certificate Copy of drivers license
- Copy of high school diploma/G.E.D.
- Copy of your EMTI EMTA or Paramedic certification
- Copy of NPQ or IFSAC Firefighter I and II certificate.
- If applicable please provide a copy of your DD214.
These documents can also be emailed to or brought inperson to the Employment Services Office at 110 E. Main St. Ste. 230 Cumming GA 30040.
This is not an entry level position. Please ensure that you have the required certifications before you apply.
Any application that is submitted without the education history work history and reference section (no less than three) completed will not be considered. Once an application is submitted it cannot be edited so please make sure that your application is complete before you submit.
2025 SALARY BREAKDOWN
Annual Salary:
The following salaries reflect the employee selecting overtime instead of comp time for additional hours worked. Additionally these salaries reflect all naturally occurring overtime and holiday pay. Variations may occur depending on shift assignment and holiday occurrence.
Firefighter/AEMT Nonexempt $68355.76/yr.
$58216.47 (Base salary) $7604.47 (Naturally occurring overtime) ) $2534.82 (Holiday Pay) Additional overtime pay is available for those who choose to work additional hours as needed per staffing levels. If county recognized holiday is worked employee will be paid 1.5 times hourly rate for actual hours worked. This is an estimate dependent upon the employees actual schedule.
Firefighter/Paramedic Nonexempt $70532.80/yr.
$60070.58 (Base salary) $7846.67 (Naturally occurring overtime) ) $2615.55 (Holiday Pay) Additional overtime pay is available for those who choose to work additional hours as needed per staffing levels. If county recognized holiday is worked employee will be paid 1.5 times hourly rate for actual hours worked. This is an estimate dependent upon the employees actual schedule.
CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS YEARS OF SERVICE:
For every 2 months worked in a previous fire department 1 month of credit will be given within the Forsyth County Fire Department with a maximum of 36 months of credit given (72 months in a previous department) Applicable to promotion to FAO.
BENEFITS:
Forsyth County offers outstanding health and financial benefits including a 15% 401K match and an additional 457 for vested employees. See benefits attachment for further details.
Job Summary
Working as part of a highly motivated team aggressively provides safe and efficient emergency response to the citizens and visitors of Forsyth County.
Responds with assigned fire company to incidents involving fires medical emergencies hazardous materials and vehicle accidents; evaluates scene upon arrival; directs coworkers other responding agencies and civilians as necessary.
Maintains a high level of physical and mental readiness through education training and physical fitness.
Assures personal and departmental equipment and apparatus are in good working order ensuring operational readiness.
Complies with all legal rules orders and instructions issued by chainofcommand. Proudly upholds the mission vision and values of the Forsyth County Fire Department.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must undergo and pass the following: oral interview
- Must be a State of Georgia EMTIntermediate or higher. If an applicant is from outofstate they must be a National Registry EMTAdvanced or higher.
- Must be NPQ/IFSAC Firefighter I and II certified.
- Must be an active firefighter with a minimum of two years experience in a full time paid department.
Supplemental Information
This process will not include a written exam.
The hiring list will be comprised from a physical agility test oral interview and basic FF/AEMT or FF/PMD skills assessment.
Candidates must undergo and pass the following:
- Thorough background investigation
- Deception detection exam
- Psychological exam
- NFPA 1500 medical exams and drug screen
The selection process will result in a final eligibility roster. The candidates for hire will be chosen from the eligibility roster in sequence from the top candidate to the bottom candidate.
Employment Type
Full-Time
