Firefighter

FIREFIGHTER Department: Fire Department Starting Pay: $21.03–$22.22 per hour, based on certification level; approximately $62,880–$66,438 annually Position Status: Full-Time Work Schedule: 48 hours on/96 hours off with a flexible shift-swap policy Application Deadline: October 9, 2026 The City of Tybee Island is accepting applications for a full-time Firefighter. This position protects lives and property by responding to fires, emergency medical incidents, rescues, hazardous-material incidents, water-rescue incidents, and other emergencies.

Essential Duties
Responds to fire, medical, rescue, hazardous-material, and water-rescue emergencies. Operates fire apparatus, pumps, hoses, ladders, rescue tools, and emergency equipment. Performs fire suppression, rescue, ventilation, and property-conservation activities. Provides emergency medical care within the employee's certification level. Performs assigned water-rescue and beach-patrol duties. Inspects and maintains apparatus, equipment, tools, protective gear, and station facilities. Participates in required training, community outreach, and other departmental activities. Completes reports and communicates effectively by radio, verbally, and in writing. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Agility Testing
Candidates selected to continue in the hiring process must successfully complete a swimming assessment and a fire-related physical agility assessment. Testing is scheduled for October 12–15, 2026.

Benefits
The City offers an excellent benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including: City-funded GMEBS pension with no employee contribution. Additional retirement benefits through the Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund. Georgia Firefighter Cancer and First Responder PTSD benefits. Medical plan options with the City paying most, and in some cases all, of the premium. City HSA contributions for eligible employees. Dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. Paid holidays, vacation leave, and sick leave. Training and professional-development opportunities. Free individual YMCA membership and two Tybee Island parking passes.

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent, NPQ Firefighter I certification, NPQ Hazardous Materials Operations-level certification, Valid CPR certification, Successful completion of NIMS 100 and NIMS 700, Preferred: NPQ Firefighter II certification, Georgia EMT certification or license, Valid Georgia Class F driver's license, NIMS 200 and NIMS 800, American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, National Traffic Incident Management training

Salary: $21.03–$22.22 per hour, based on certification level; approximately $62,880–$66,438 annually

Application Deadline: 2026-10-09