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Augusta Fire Department
Augusta, GA · Richmond County
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Department careers page ↗The Augusta Fire Department protects roughly 400,000 people daily across the Augusta-Richmond County community in eastern Georgia, responding to more than 20,000 calls annually. It carries an ISO Class 1 rating, a distinction held by only a small number of departments nationwide.
The department operates around 19 to 20 fire stations equipped with 19 engines, 6 ladder trucks, an ambulance, and a Mobile Emergency Operations Command Unit. Every firefighter maintains EMT certification, ranging from EMT-Basic through Paramedic.
Beyond structural firefighting, Augusta fields specialized capabilities including swift water rescue, hazardous materials response, and a technical rescue team trained in high-angle rope, structural collapse, trench, and confined-space rescue.
MissionTo provide the citizens within our community professional and efficient emergency services by protecting the lives, property, and environment that we are sworn to serve.
Candidates for firefighter positions must complete the Applicant Physical Ability Test (APAT), which verifies the physical capacity to perform critical firefighting tasks safely, along with a written recruit examination. The department publishes a firefighter study guide and references NFPA 1582 medical evaluation standards for candidates.
The department's website does not publish full requirement, salary, or current-opening details online. Prospective applicants should contact the department directly for the most current hiring status and qualification requirements.
Requirements
- Pass the Applicant Physical Ability Test (APAT)
- Meet NFPA 1582 medical evaluation standards for candidates
- Pass the fire recruit written examination
Hiring process
- Fire recruit written examination
- Applicant Physical Ability Test (APAT)
- Medical evaluation per NFPA 1582
How do I become a firefighter with Augusta Fire?
Applicants complete a fire recruit written examination and the Applicant Physical Ability Test (APAT). The department provides a firefighter study guide to help candidates prepare.
What is the physical test for firefighter candidates?
The Applicant Physical Ability Test (APAT) confirms that candidates can perform critical firefighting tasks effectively and safely. Candidates are also evaluated against NFPA 1582 medical standards.
Do Augusta firefighters need to be EMTs?
Yes. All Augusta firefighters maintain EMT certification, ranging from EMT-Basic through Paramedic.
What kind of specialized rescue work does the department do?
Augusta Fire operates swift water rescue, hazardous materials (HazMat), and a technical rescue team trained in high-angle rope, structural collapse, trench, and confined-space rescue.
How large is the department?
The department operates roughly 19 to 20 fire stations with 19 engines, 6 ladder trucks, an ambulance, and a command unit, responding to more than 20,000 calls per year for a population near 400,000.