Firefighter/AEMT

Burke County Emergency Management Agency is seeking motivated, service-driven professionals to join our emergency response team in Waynesboro, Georgia. If you are committed to public safety, teamwork, and helping others in critical moments, this is your opportunity to make a real impact close to home.

Burke County EMA is a fully staffed, 24/7 emergency response organization serving communities across Burke County. Our team provides ambulance service, fire protection throughout the county and its municipalities except the City of Waynesboro, and supports countywide emergency planning and preparedness. With 12 EMA stations across Burke County, our personnel play a vital role every day, every hour, all year long.

Firefighter/AEMT Position Overview

As a Firefighter/AEMT with Burke County EMA, you will support emergency response operations across the county and contribute to a high-performing public safety team.

Key Responsibilities
- Respond to fire and emergency medical incidents throughout Burke County
- Provide Advanced Emergency Medical Technician care and first aid
- Drive ambulances safely under emergency conditions
- Monitor and stabilize patients during transport
- Maintain firefighting equipment and operational readiness

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates for the Firefighter/AEMT position should meet the following requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Georgia driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to pass criminal background checks
- Ability to pass drug and alcohol screening
- Ability to pass physical fitness testing
- Ability to follow directives and work within a structured chain of command
- Georgia Firefighter and Georgia AEMT certifications, or willingness to obtain both successfully

Compensation and Career Growth

- Starting salary for non-certified Firefighter/AEMT hires is $39,961 per year
- Salary increases are available as Firefighter and AEMT certifications are obtained
- Employees move into 24-hour shift assignments after certification and shift assignment
- Direct deposit is available
- Eligible employees may receive county benefits, wellness program access, and training support

Schedule: 24-hour shifts after certification and shift assignment

How to Apply

Applicants may submit materials through any of the following methods:
- In person at Burke County EMA Headquarters, 277 Highway 24 South, Waynesboro, GA
- In person at the Burke County Board of Commissioners Office, 602 Liberty Street, Waynesboro, GA, 2nd Floor
- Online using the Burke County employment application available on the county website

For job inquiries or application questions, contact Burke County EMA at 762-225-6578.

Important Application Information
- Vacancy announcements are posted on the county website
- County postings identify the job title, duties, qualifications, application method, and final acceptance date
- Criminal history verification may be required
- Substance abuse testing is required
- New employees are generally subject to a six-month probationary period
- Burke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements: AEMT certification

Salary: Starting salary for non-certified Firefighter/AEMT hires is $39,961 per year

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled