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FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT

HONOR, COURAGE, COMMITMENT,. . . these are the words that guide our actions at Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services.  During recruit training, you will not only recite them but you will be expected to live by them.  CCFES provides a comprehensive & fast-paced 16-week Recruit Training School.  Our Training Staff uses the National Professional Qualifications guidelines and most current training materials to design the demanding coursework that will prepare you for a career in the fire service.  Topics covered during recruit school include written and practical applications.

You will be introduced to all areas of the fire service such as:

• Fire Behavior & Control
• Water Supply & Hose Advancement
• Survival skills in a hazardous atmosphere
• Building Construction
• Hazardous Materials
• Extrication
• Ropes

Joining a fire recruit program offers numerous benefits:

1. Professional Training: Receive comprehensive training in firefighting techniques and emergency response.
2. Certification: Obtain State of Georgia Firefighter certification.
3. National Recognition: Achieve NPQ certifications in Firefighter I, Firefighter II, HazMat Awareness, and HazMat Operations.
4. Career Opportunities: Open doors to firefighting careers.
5. Leadership Skills: Develop leadership abilities that serve you throughout life.
6. Values and Ethics: Inherit important values of the fire service.
7. Lifelong Relationships: Build connections with fellow recruits and experienced firefighters.
8. Community Service: Serve your community and make a difference.
9. Physical Fitness: Engage in daily fitness training.
10. Preparedness: Be ready to handle emergencies effectively 

FIREFIGHTER EMT

To qualify, you must meet ANY of the following criteria:

1. Active Georgia or National Registry Advanced EMT (“A” number) who will go straight to recruit class.
2. Active Georgia-certified Firefighter I (minimum) and active Georgia or National Registry Advanced EMT (“A” number).

FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

Must meet ANY of the criteria:

1. Active Georgia-certified Firefighter I (minimum) and active Georgia or National Registry Paramedic (“P” number).
2. Active Georgia or National Registry Paramedic (“P” number) who will go straight into a recruit class.

PARAMEDIC ONLY (PMO)

This role provides scheduled and unscheduled direct patient care in a mobile environment, offering independent medical care for non-emergent and emergent patients. It involves collaborating with healthcare team members for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of all age groups with acute or sub-acute injuries or illnesses. Reporting is to the Department Medical Director for clinical matters and the Fire/Chief Operating Officer for employment and department goals. Essential functions include delivering high-quality mobile healthcare services, conducting physical exams, prescribing medications, and ensuring medical readiness.

Requires a state of Georgia paramedic licensure or National Registry paramedic licensure. This position only requires you to serve in the capacity of a paramedic. No fire certification required.