Listing Summary

Position Information

 

In addition to submitting a completed online application, all candidates must attach the following documents to the online application.

 

• Copy of birth certificate Copy of driver's license
• Copy of high school diploma/G.E.D.
• Copy of your EMT-I, EMT-A, or Paramedic certification
• Copy of NPQ or IFSAC Firefighter I and II certificate.
• If applicable, please provide a copy of your DD214.

 

These documents can also be e-mailed to recruitment@forsythco.com or brought in-person to the Employment Services Office at 110 E. Main  St. Ste. 230, Cumming, GA 30040.

 

This is not an entry level position. Please ensure that you have the required certifications before you apply.

 

Any application that is submitted without the education history, work history, and reference section (no less than three) completed will not be considered. Once an application is submitted, it cannot be edited, so please make sure that your application is complete before you submit.

 2024 SALARY BREAKDOWN

Annual Salary:
The following salaries reflect the employee selecting overtime instead of comp time for additional hours worked. Additionally, these salaries reflect all naturally occurring overtime and holiday pay. Variations may occur depending on shift assignment and holiday occurrence.
 

Firefighter/AEMT- Non-exempt $68,355.76/yr.

$58,216.47 (Base salary) + $7,604.47 (Naturally occurring overtime) ) + $2,534.82 (Holiday Pay) Additional overtime pay is available for those who choose to work additional hours as needed per staffing levels. If county recognized holiday is worked, employee will be paid 1.5 times hourly rate for actual hours worked. This is an estimate, dependent upon the employee's actual schedule. 

 

Firefighter/Paramedic –Non-exempt $70,532.80/yr.

$60,070.58 (Base salary) + $7,846.67  (Naturally occurring overtime) ) + $2,615.55 (Holiday Pay) Additional overtime pay is available for those who choose to work additional hours as needed per staffing levels. If county recognized holiday is worked, employee will be paid 1.5 times hourly rate for actual hours worked. This is an estimate, dependent upon the employee's actual schedule. 

 
CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS YEARS OF SERVICE:
For every 2 months worked in a previous fire department, 1 month of credit will be given within the Forsyth County Fire Department, with a maximum of 36 months of credit given (72 months in a previous department) – Applicable to promotion to FAO.
 
BENEFITS:
Forsyth County offers outstanding health and financial benefits including a 15% 401K match and an additional 457 for vested employees. See benefits attachment for further details.

 

Job Summary

Working as part of a highly motivated team, aggressively provides safe and efficient emergency response to the citizens and visitors of Forsyth County.

Responds with assigned fire company to incidents involving fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials, and vehicle accidents; evaluates scene upon arrival; directs co-workers, other responding agencies, and civilians as necessary.

Maintains a high level of physical and mental readiness through education, training, and physical fitness.

Assures personal and departmental equipment and apparatus are in good working order ensuring operational readiness.

Complies with all legal rules, orders, and instructions issued by chain-of-command. Proudly upholds the mission, vision and values of the Forsyth County Fire Department.  

Minimum Qualifications

 

• Must undergo and pass the following: oral interview
• Must be a State of Georgia EMT-Intermediate or higher. If an applicant is from out-of-state, they must  be a National Registry EMT-Advanced or higher.
• Must be NPQ/IFSAC Firefighter I and II certified.
• Must be an active firefighter with a minimum of two years experience in a full time paid department.

 

Supplemental Information

This process will not include a written exam.
 
The hiring list will be comprised from a physical agility test, oral interview and basic FF/AEMT or FF/PMD skills assessment.

Candidates must undergo and pass the following:

•                 Thorough background investigation  
•                 Deception detection exam
•                 Psychological exam 
•                 NFPA 1500 medical exams and drug screen 

The selection process will result in a final eligibility roster. The candidates for hire will be chosen from the eligibility roster in sequence from the top candidate to the bottom candidate.