Firefighter (Entry-Level and Lateral) - September

About this role

<div style="text-align: center;" id="isPasted">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/8258/jobpostings/image/fire logo.png" style="width: 166px;" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" alt="Lateral firefighters will receive credit for years of service. Final determination of eligibility will be determined by the Fire Chief or his/her designee." data-uw-rm-alt="CT" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></div><strong>This position is located in Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services. If your application is approved by <strong id="isPasted">the</strong><strong>&nbsp;Office of Professional Standards</strong>, you will be sent further information via email regarding the required entry-level exam.</strong><br><br><strong>STARTING SALARY: $25.96 per hour</strong><br><br><strong>LATERAL FIREFIGHTERS</strong><p style="margin: 20.0px 0.0px;color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Lateral firefighters will receive credit for years of service. Final determination of eligibility will be determined by the Fire Chief or his/her designee.</p><strong>EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAY</strong><ul style="margin: 20px 0px 3pt; padding-left: 30px; color: inherit;

Requirements

<strong>No Experience: </strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License; must be able to obtain NPQ Firefighter I and Emergency Medical Technician certifications within 12 months.</span><br><br><strong>Lateral Transfer:</strong> Must possess and maintain an active certification of NPQ Firefighter I combined with a National Registry or State of Georgia EMT-I, AEMT, or EMT-P; or an active National Registry or State of Georgia EMT-I, AEMT, or EMT-P; or F; an active State of Georgia certification as a Fire Investigator, Fire Inspector, or Fire Educator.