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Careers

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Become a DeKalb County Firefighter

A career with DeKalb County Fire Rescue is an opportunity to serve with purpose, protect your community, and grow within a team that values excellence, integrity, and teamwork. Our department offers a wide range of paths in fire suppression, emergency medical services, prevention, and specialized operations, each supported by compre- hensive training and professional development. This page provides information on the hiring process, qualifications, and what it means to build a rewarding career with DeKalb County Fire Rescue.

 

Currently Hiring

Prequalified Firefighter

  • Must hold NPQ FF 1 and II, and Hazmat Awareness and Operations certifications.
  • Must hold EMT, EMT-A, or Paramedic (NREMT or Georgia) Certifications.
  • Qualified candidates will spend approximately 8 weeks in initial training.
  • Starting Pay $57,750.
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Firefighter Recruit

  • No Previous experience required.
  • Qualified Candidates will spend approximately 36 weeks in training, obtaining EMT, Firefighter I and II, and Hazmat Awareness and Operations certifications.
  • Starting pay $55,000.
  • Pay following graduation $55,692.

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EMT-B

  • Must hold EMT-B (NREMT or Georgia) Certifications.
  • Starting Pay EMT-B $57,750.

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EMT-A

  • Must hold EMT-A (NREMT or Georgia) Certifications.
  • Starting Pay EMT-A $60,638.

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Paramedic

  • Must hold Paramedic (NREMT or Georgia) Certifications.
  • Starting Pay Paramedic $65,492.

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Deputy Chief

  • Training & Professional Services
  • Phone: 678-406-7746, option #3

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Deputy Chief

  • EMS Operations
  • Phone: 678-406-7746, option #3

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Required Applicant Documents
  • Birth certificate
  • Driver’s license
  • Social Security card
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume
  • Tattoo policy acknowledgment
  • Photos of all tattoos
Application Disqualifiers

We maintain high standards for integrity and accountability. Automatic disqualifiers include:

  • Felony convictions within the past 10 years
  • Not a U.S. citizen
  • No high school diploma or GED
  • Any domestic violence conviction
  • Illegal drug use within 12 months
  • Sale of illegal drugs
  • DUI conviction within the past 3 years
  • No valid driver's license
  • More than 5 moving violations in past 3 years
  • Falsifying application information
  • Dishonorable military discharge
  • Pending criminal charges

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Have Questions? 

Contact our Recruiting Division at 
dcfrrecruiting@dekalbcountyga.gov or call 404-368-6914.

Physical Agility Test (PAT)

Our Physical Agility Test reflects real fireground tasks and evaluates your readiness for the job's demands.

Download the PAT (PDF)

Physical Agility Test Guide

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