While training for advancement and certification in the Fire Department, performs a variety of emergency operations to protect lives and property in simultaneous fire suppression, search and rescue, patient care activities and assure that all emergency equipment remains ready at all times to respond to emergency and non-emergency situations.

Applicant must be at least 18 years of age; possess a high school diploma or GED; Emergency Medical Technician certification (EMT-B, EMT-I, EMT-A) OR Georgia State Paramedic license; Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification; Pediatric Life Support or Pediatric, Advanced Life Support, and Basic Trauma Life Support certifications.  Must complete NPQ I Firefighter certification and possess ability to attain Class F License within six-months of hire.  Additional requirements include a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR); good verbal and written communications; ability to communicate with the public effectively and courteously on a daily basis; ability to meet all in-house testing requirements; pass a background check and drug screening.

Applications are in the County Administration office and on our website at www.dawsoncounty.org.  Applications may be mailed or delivered to the Dawson County Human Resources Department, 25 Justice Way, Suite 2233, Dawsonville, GA 30534; Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; or emailed to DCemployment@dawsoncounty.org. All applications submitted are subject to public disclosure under the Georgia Open Records Act.

Dawson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place.