Fire Fighter Job at City of Americus, GA, Americus, GA

  • City of Americus, GA
  • Americus, GA

Job Description

FirefighterThe City of Americus is seeking candidates to qualify for Fire Fighter positions. The salary for this position is $40,000.00.Examples of DutiesResponsibilities of this position include responding to fire and or medical emergency calls for protection of life and property and to control/extinguish fires, perform search and rescue operations, and provide basic trauma and life support to sick or injured persons.Typical QualificationsRequirements: Completion of High School diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in fire fighting and First Responder emergency medical treatment programs; previous experience is preferred but not required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for the job. Must possess and maintain valid Georgia Fire Fighter 1 certification within six months of employment. Must possess Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certification or above, within three years of employment. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. City of Americus Fire Department employees are required to live within a reasonable response time to the Public Safety Building not to exceed 60 minutes. All applicants for the entry level position of Fire Fighter must show proof of successfully passing the Georgia Work Ready Fire Fighter Entry Level Profile test, scoring Silver or above at time of applying. (Bronze will be accepted if currently GA Fire Fighter Certified) Tests are administered at South Georgia Technical College, located at 900 South Georgia Tech Parkway Americus, Georgia 31709.BenefitsWe pride ourselves on providing competitive pay and an excellent benefits package that includes; Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Retirement Options, Wellness Programs, 11 Paid Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Vacation Leave, and much more, while also ensuring that we remain compliant with the City Personnel policies and procedures and Local, State, and Federal regulations.

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