Hotline: 678-408-1354

Firefighter / Paramedic Trainee

The starting salary for this position is $35,273 annually. Upon successful completion of Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee Recruit School, and after obtaining all required Fire certifications as well as National Registry and State of Georgia Paramedic certifications, the annual salary will increase to $42,455 annually.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services provides emergency medical services and fire protection to the citizens of Gwinnett County. The Department’s mission is to save lives and protect property and we have a prestigious history of doing this with many significant accomplishments. As a valued member of our team, you will perform emergency medical treatment at the Paramedic level, life rescue and fire suppression, and safety education to the public. Personnel are assigned to work on rotating 24-hour shifts: 24 hours on/48 hours off, including weekends and holidays.

This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace. Qualified applicants must pass a comprehensive background investigation.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MAY RECEIVE E-MAILS THROUGHOUT THE APPLICATION AND BACKGROUND PROCESS FOR THIS POSITION. MAKE SURE YOU CAN RECEIVE E-MAILS FROM:

FireRecruiting@gwinnettcounty.com, SO BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR SPAM/JUNK MAIL BOX.

The Grade for this position is FF213.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma, or G.E.D. certificate;
  • Valid Driver’s License from state of residency;
  • Must be at least 18 years of age;


REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

  • All applicants must attach a copy of their high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate AND one of the following:
    • Current National Registry (NR) or State of Georgia EMT Basic, Intermediate or Advanced certifications, OR
    • Any associates degree or higher from an accredited college, OR
    • SAT (minimum score: Verbal/Critical Reading – 430, Math – 400), OR
    • ACT (minimum score: English – 17, Math – 17, Reading – 15), OR
    • ASSET (minimum score: Reading – 38, Writing – 38, Math – 38) OR
    • COMPASS (minimum score: Reading – 70, Writing – 38, Algebra or Pre-Algebra – 37), OR
    • ACCUPLACER (minimum score: Reading Comprehension – 55, Sentence Skills – 60, Arithmetic – 34)
  • Tests must have been taken within the past 5 years.


You will not be able to complete the application without the required attached documentation listed above.

Must successfully complete Firefighter/Paramedic Trainee Recruit School; obtain National Registry and State of Georgia Paramedic certifications and other requirements during first two years of employment.

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