Firefighter Jobs in Georgia (GA)
109 open positions across Georgia.
FireJobs lists 109 open firefighter positions in Georgia from more than 12 hiring departments (91 full-time, 11 part-time and 7 volunteer). Each listing is checked against the department's own hiring page and shows the closing date, salary where the department publishes one, requirements, and the direct application link.
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Fire departments hiring in Georgia
Departments with the most open positions right now.
- Meriwether County Fire Department · Greenville · 9 openings
- Lee County Fire Department · Leesburg · 7 openings
- Butts County Fire Department · Jackson · 5 openings
- Woodstock Fire Department · Woodstock · 5 openings
- Heard County Fire & Emergency Services · Franklin · 4 openings
- Henry County Fire Department · McDonough · 4 openings
- Walton County Fire Rescue Department · Monroe · 4 openings
- Camilla Fire Department · Camilla · 3 openings
- Fayette County Department of Fire & Emergency Services · Fayetteville · 3 openings
- Adel Fire Department · Adel · 2 openings
- City of Hapeville Fire Department · Hapeville · 2 openings
- Coffee County Fire Department · Douglas · 2 openings
Browse all 458 fire departments in Georgia, including the ones not hiring today.
Firefighter salary in Georgia
Across the 54 current Georgia postings that publish pay, starting salaries run from about $37,920 to $69,719 a year, with a typical starting figure near $50,000. Hourly and monthly rates are converted to annual figures. Volunteer and paid-per-call positions usually pay a stipend or nothing and are not included. Members see the exact salary on every listing.
Compare firefighter salaries by stateHow to become a firefighter in Georgia
Certification. The Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council certifies firefighters, and career departments must certify recruits within the probationary period. Most departments require an EMT license.
How hiring works. Metro Atlanta counties, including Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, and Cobb, hire in academy classes several times a year. Most departments use a written test, CPAT, and interview.
Wherever you apply, expect the same core steps: meet the age, education, and driver's license minimums, pass a written exam and a physical ability test (often the CPAT), clear an oral board interview, and pass a background investigation and medical exam.
Georgia firefighter job questions
- How many firefighter jobs are open in Georgia?
- 109 firefighter and fire service positions are open in Georgia on FireJobs today, at 12 departments. The count updates daily as departments post and close positions.
- What certification do Georgia firefighters need?
- The Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council certifies firefighters, and career departments must certify recruits within the probationary period. Most departments require an EMT license.
- How does firefighter hiring work in Georgia?
- Metro Atlanta counties, including Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, and Cobb, hire in academy classes several times a year. Most departments use a written test, CPAT, and interview.
- How much do firefighters make in Georgia?
- Across the 54 current Georgia postings that publish pay, starting salaries run from about $37,920 to $69,719 a year, with a typical starting figure near $50,000. Each listing shows its exact figure to FireJobs members.