Firefighter Recruit Position Available In Liberty, Georgia

Firefighter Recruit Liberty County Board of Commissioners 7036 East Oglethorpe Highway, Midway, GA 31320

Description:

Job Summary The Liberty County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for the position of Recruit Firefighter within the Fire Services department. This position will require recruits to attend classes for eighteen (18) weeks Monday – Friday to become certified in Firefighter I, Hazmat Core, Crash/Victim Extrication, and Emergency Medical Responder. Individuals successfully completing the training program will be moved to the full-time position of Firefighter with a shift schedule of 24 hours on/48 hours off (24/48). •

THE NEXT RECRUIT CLASS IS SCHEDULED TO START AUGUST 18, 2025.

•Major Job Duties Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service. Performs firefighting work; including preventing; combating; and extinguishing fires to protect lives; property; and the environment. Rescues fire and accident victims utilizing the appropriate extrication methods and equipment. Provides emergency medical care within the scope of practice. Performs duties involving hazardous materials. Maintains and inspects equipment and apparatus to ensure a constant state of readiness to respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service. Provides fire prevention information to the public related to fire and life safety education. Enters information into computer programs for call reporting; equipment inventory; information sharing; and communication. Performs housekeeping; building maintenance; and grounds keeping duties. Tests and maintains equipment to ensure proper function and readiness; including fire hoses; ladders; fire pumps on apparatus; fire hydrants; and medical equipment. Drives department vehicles including passenger vehicles and fire apparatus in emergency and non-emergency modes in response to calls for service; normal work requirements; and training. Performs related duties as assigned. Physical Requirements and Work Environment Intermittently sitting; standing; walking; bending; crouching; or stooping Frequently lifts light and occasionally lifts heavy objects; climbs ladders; uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity; and distinguishes between shades of color. Work environment consists of an office; in a very noisy place; or outdoors occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to dust; dirt; grease; machinery with moving parts; and contagious or infectious diseases; or irritating chemicals. Work requires use of protective devices such as masks; goggles; breathing apparatus; and gloves. Salary & Benefits During the 12-week training classes Recruit Firefighters will make $790.62 weekly. Upon successful graduation of academy, Recruits will be assigned to full-time Firefighter positions with an annual minimum compensation of $50,161 (including scheduled overtime) working 24/48 shifts. •

THE NEXT RECRUIT CLASS IS SCHEDULED TO START AUGUST 18, 2025.

•Liberty County government offers a generous benefits package to full-time permanent employees which includes: 401(a) retirement plan with employer match 13 paid holidays Paid vacation and sick leave Low-cost health dental and vision insurance Free term life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Health & wellness program Application Special Instructions If you have any questions, please contact Fire Chief Brian Darby at 912-876-4511 or by email at brian.darby@libertycountyga.gov.

Requirements:

Knowledge/Skills/Minimum Qualifications Eighteen (18) years of age Graduation from high school or equivalent Ability to pass the Candidate Physical Assessment Test (CPAT) Ability to work days; nights; weekends; holidays No felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions sufficient to establish a pattern of disregard for the law. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.