Fire Fighter/EMT and Fire Fighter/Paramedic - Lateral

SalarySee Position DescriptionLocationCumming, GAJob TypeFull-timeJob Number03586DepartmentFire Department-Fire FightingOpening Date05/11/2026Closing Date7/1/2026 11:59 PM EasternDescriptionBenefitsQuestionsPosition InformationIn addition to submitting a completed online application, all candidates must attach the following documents to the online application.Copy of high school diploma/G.E.D.Copy of your EMT-I, EMT-A, or Paramedic certificationCopy of NPQ or IFSAC Firefighter I and II certificate.If applicable, please provide a copy of your DD214.Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification will be required in accordance with federal law.Job Posting TimelineApplication period begins: May 11, 2026Application period closes: July 1, 2026Physical Agility Testing (PAT): July 6th and 7th, 2026Oral Interview: July 8th and 9th, 2026Background: July 10th through July 27th, 2026Target start date: August 10th, 2026These documents can also be e-mailed to recruitment@forsythco.com or brought in-person to the Employment Services Office at 2435 Freedom Parkway, Suite 3301 | Cumming, Georgia 30041This 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.2026 SALARY BREAKDOWNAnnual SalaryThe 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 ServiceFor 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 toward promotion to FAO.BenefitsForsyth County offers outstanding health and financial benefits, including a 15% 401(k) match and an additional 457 plan for vested employees. See the benefits attachment for more details.Up to 12.15 hours of accrued leave per pay period for non-exempt employeesMaximum leave accrual: 1,040 hours of personal leave and 480 hours of comp time for non-exempt employeesOne additional 24-hour floating holiday each year96 hours of paid school and training leave, including paid food and lodging while training168 hours of paid parental leave after the birth of a child216 hours of paid military leave$3,500 annual tuition reimbursementPaid conference attendance opportunities, including FDIC, MAFFC, FDTN, CFT Pensacola, JEMS and EMS World ExpoDedicated mental health clinicians and peer support team for Fire Department personnel and their familiesComprehensive annual NFPA 1580 physicals with cancer screeningModern, fully equipped gymsCounty-provided fitness center access for employees and familiesNew fire boat, fire apparatus, and fire stationsNew 37-acre Training Center under constructionTurnout gear: two sets, plus lightweight gearSpecial Operations opportunities, including Technical Rescue, Dive, Swiftwater, HazMat, and Drone OperationsEssential FunctionsWorking 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 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 EMT-I, Firefighter A-EMT, or Firefighter Paramedic. A minimum of two years of prior operations or suppression experience in a department of similar or greater size, scope, and call volume is required. This experience may be from a previous assignment and does not need to be with the candidate’s current department.Supplemental InformationThis process will not include a written exam.The hiring list will be comprised from a physical agility test, oral interview assessment.Candidates Must Undergo And Pass The Following Thorough background investigation Deception detection exam Psychological exam NFPA 1500 medical exams and drug screenThe selection process will result in a final eligibility roster. Candidates selected for hire will be chosen from the eligibility roster in sequential order from the top candidate to the bottom candidate.Benefits Provided By Forsyth County To Full-time EmployeesPersonal Leave Accrual (for Firefighters)Personal Leave Shall Be Accrued As Follows0 – 1 Year - 4.89 hours per pay period1 - 4 Years - 8.15 hours per pay period5 - 14 Years - 10.19 hours per pay period15+Years - 12.23 hours per pay periodObserved HolidaysNew Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).Medical InsuranceThe Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.Aetna Choice POS II - $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)Aetna Choice POS II - $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)Kaiser Permanente HMO - $0 Individual DeductibleDental InsuranceThe Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:Base $1,000 PlanBuy-Up $1,500 Plan Vision InsuranceThe vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by EyeMed and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.Basic Life & AD&D InsuranceThe Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long Term100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.Short Term Disability – 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.Long Term Disability – 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).Additional Life Insurance And AD&DRates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.Retirement Plan (401K) Fully vested at five years of employment – 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.Six Months through One Year of County ServiceForsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That’s a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.Years One through FiveForsyth County “seeds” your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.Years 5 through 10The County continues its automatic “seed” contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.After 10 Years of ServiceYou continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to “seed” your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.01Failure to accept the acknowledgement statement below will result in your employment application being rejected. Your application for this employment opportunity will not be considered if you do not abide by the statements below.COMPLETED APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I acknowledge that I must complete all sections of the employment application. I understand that failure to enter all relevant work experience in the work history section of the application will result in rejection of my employment application. I also understand that I must include three professional references to whom I am not related.Furthermore, I understand that Forsyth County does not accept resumes in lieu of completed applications.Yes, I acknowledge this statementNo, I do not acknowledge this statement02Do you have a high school diploma or a G.E.D?YesNo03Do you have a valid driver's license?YesNo04Please list all certifications that you currently have relating to fire service.05In order to be qualified for this position you must have a valid GA or National Registry EMT-I, EMT-A or Paramedic certification. Do you meet this requirement?06Have you ever tried or used an illegal drug (according to GA Law) or a prescription medication not personally prescribed to you?YesNo07If you answered "Yes" to question #6, provide an explanation, including date and law enforcement agency. If you answered "No", then enter "NA".08Have you ever been involved in the illegal distribution and/or manufacture of an illegal drug or prescribed medication?YesNo09If you answered "Yes" to question #8, please list the drug and/or prescribed medication and the most recent date you illegally distributed and/or manufactured said substance. If you answered "No" to question #8 then enter "NA".10Have you ever been arrested?YesNo11If yes, provide explanation, including date and law enforcement agency.12At this time, do you have any criminal charges pending against you, including but not limited to traffic citations or domestic violence?YesNo13Have you ever been convicted of a felony?YesNo14If you are a military veteran, were you subject to punishment under the UCMJ?YesNo15Within the past two years, have you applied for employment with any other fire department for which you were not hired due to information disclosed during a background investigation?YesNo16Have you undergone a deception detection test within the past two years?YesNo17If you have not listed three professional references please do so prior to submitting your application. Changes cannot be made to an application after it has been submitted. If your application is submitted without three professional references it will be rejected for being incomplete. Please make sure to provide a valid email address for ALL references provided. Do you understand this requirement?YesNoRequired QuestionEmployer Forsyth CountyAddress 110 East Main StreetSuite 230Cumming, Georgia, 30040Phone (770) 781-3088Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/forsyth/default.cfm