Firefighter (Entry-Level and Lateral) - Cobb County, GA

5 days ago


Marietta, Georgia, United States Cobb County, GA Full time
Job Summary

Cobb County, GA is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Firefighter (Entry-Level and Lateral) to join our team. As a Firefighter, you will be responsible for responding to emergency calls, providing fire suppression and medical assistance, and performing various tasks to ensure the safety of our community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Respond to emergency calls and provide fire suppression and medical assistance
  • Perform tasks to ensure the safety of our community, including search and rescue operations, hazardous materials incidents, and motor vehicle accidents
  • Operate firefighting apparatus and equipment, including pumps, aerial devices, and power tools
  • Participate in physical fitness training, training drills, and other continuing education activities to maintain and improve skills
  • Conduct fire safety programs, apparatus displays, and skills demonstrations to educate the public
  • Perform general maintenance tasks to keep vehicles, buildings, quarters, apparatus, equipment, and tools in operable condition
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • No experience required, but ability to graduate from the Fire Academy within 12 months required for entry-level positions
  • Lateral transfer candidates must have a minimum of two years of consecutive service in a full-time sworn/certified position as a Firefighter/EMT-I, AEMT, or EMT-P
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and obtain NPQ Firefighter I and Emergency Medical Technician certifications within 12 months
  • Must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds) and occasionally heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds)
Benefits
  • Eligible for health and dental coverage, retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and deferred compensation
  • PAID VACATION LEAVE: 13 days per year / 1 year of service, 15 days per year / 5 years of service, 20 days per year / 10 years of service, 22 days per year / 15 years of service, 25 days per year / 20 years of service
  • 12 paid holidays per year
  • PAID SICK LEAVE: Accumulates at 4.0 hours per biweekly
  • MATERNITY AND PATERNITY LEAVE: Employees are eligible for 6 weeks paid leave
  • PAID MILITARY LEAVE: Up to 18 days per year
Working Conditions

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, traffic hazards, bright and dim lights, toxic agents, animal and wildlife attacks, animal and human bites, explosives, or rude and irate customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.



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