Recruit School
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Contact: Ms. Courtney Eubanks
8700 Hospital Drive
Douglasville, GA 30134
Phone: 770-942-8626
- Fax: 770-920-7153
firedept@co.douglas.ga.us
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Employment within the fire service is highly competitive. Douglas County Fire Department prides itself in providing the highest level of fire protection and patient care, and in order to continue a high level of service, we will only recruit those individuals who will provide an exceptional level of patient care, professionalism, and work ethic. Employees at Douglas County Fire Department work a rotating 24 hour on, 48 hour off schedule, and must be able to work effectively within a team dynamic. Douglas County Fire Department does not offer part-time positions, and is solely a “career” fire department.
The Hiring Process
Douglas County Fire Department will periodically offer new hire testing throughout the year for open positions within the department. Open positions are posted through the Douglas County Human Resources Department. A link has been provided to access both the Human Resources Department as well as an application for employment. Applications will only be accepted for open positions and must be hand delivered to the Personnel Department at the Douglas County court house.
Requirements
Requirements for employment depend upon the position applying for. As an emergency transport service, Douglas County Fire Department requires a minimum of EMT-Intermediate for employment in all non-administrative positions. Newly hired employees will have two years from their date of employment to obtain their Georgia Firefighter certification. Douglas County Fire Department has the ability to offer firefighter certification courses in house at our training complex.
If you are not currently an Emergency Medical Technician, you can go to most local Technical Colleges and some private institutions to get this training. The EMT program takes approximately one year and you must be 18 years of age at the end of the course for licensing. Once you obtain your EMT-I training and have some experience, you can then take a Paramedic course which in general is offered at the same location. A paramedic program is typically an additional 12-18 months.
Requirements:
Firefighter/EMT-Intermediate: Must be a current Georgia certified Emergency Medical Technician. (firefighter certification is preferred, but not required), possess a valid Georgia Driver’s License with a satisfactory MVR.
Firefighter/Paramedic: Must be a current Georgia certified paramedic. (firefighter certification is preferred, but not required), possess a valid Georgia Driver’s License with a satisfactory MVR.
Process for Employment:
Compliance verification – Applications received will be forwarded to Douglas County Fire Department’s administrative offices and reviewed for completeness. Applicants meeting all fire department requirements will then be contacted by the administrative office for further information regarding the testing process.
New hire testing – New hire testing is explained in the link provided. Applicants must pass both a written and practical examination.
Physical agility – The physical agility component is explained in the link provided, and is mirrored after Georgia Firefighter Standard and Training Council’s agility testing.
Polygraph – A polygraph is required and typically takes about an hour.
Criminal background investigation – Background investigations are run though GCIC and include a MVR record check. Applicants will not be considered if they possess any convictions (misdemeanor or felony convictions) within the last 10 years.
Employment Interview – The interview panel is comprised of the Chief of the department, Scott Spencer, Deputy Chief Kim Ransom, and both administrative and suppression division chiefs.
Drug Screen / Medical Physical – Once offered a position of employment, individuals will complete a medical physical to ensure all candidates are fit for firefighter duty. A drug screen is also a component of this medical physical. Individuals using marijuana within the last 5 years, or harder drugs within the last 10 years are not eligible for employment.
Orientation – Douglas County Fire Department orientation is 3 weeks long and includes introduction to Douglas County Fire Department, standard operating procedures, medical protocols, a 40 hour driving course, third ride rotations on a transport apparatus, and other important information regarding employment.
Recruit School – Recruit classes are offered in house at the Douglas County Fire Department Training Complex. Recruit school is 10-12 weeks in length and employees will be placed on a 40 hour work week through the duration of recruit school. All employees are required to obtain their NPQ I certification within 2 years from their date of employment.
Is Douglas County Fire Department Right For You?
Douglas County Fire Department offers competitive salaries compared to other metro Atlanta fire departments, and offers the opportunity for advancement within the department. As a combined Fire and EMS service, it is important that all employees feel equally driven in their desire to provide our community both a superior level of Fire and EMS services. With this in mind, Douglas County Fire Department offers continuing training opportunities in house, and has an abundance of both Fire and EMS instructors and mentors who are available to offer advanced training; without having to search for classes or take time off work to further your education or find continual education hours. Our employees are an outstanding group of individuals who feel passionate about their career, and are the backbone of Douglas County Fire Department.
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