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Carroll County Fire Rescue & EMA

Carrollton, GA · Carroll County

Address
P.O. Box 338, Carrollton, GA 30112
16Stations

Active openings

About Carroll County Fire Rescue & EMA

Carroll County Fire Rescue & EMA provides fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical first response throughout Carroll County, Georgia, from headquarters in Carrollton. The department operates 15 fire stations in addition to its central office, covering communities including Bowdon, Temple, Villa Rica, Roopville, Carrollton, and Whitesburg.

The organization is structured around Fire Administration, Fire Operations, the Fire Marshal's Office, a Fire Training Division, and a Fire Maintenance Division. All firefighters are cross-trained in emergency medical care, and apparatus carry lifesaving first aid equipment for medical calls.

Beyond emergency response, the department runs Community Risk Reduction programs such as smoke alarm distribution and home fire safety surveys, and partners with the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation's "Give Burns The Boot" campaign.

How to get hired

Carroll County posts firefighter openings through the county government's central jobs portal, where positions such as Firefighter I (Certified) are listed "Open Until Filled." Candidates can download a paper application or apply online, and can subscribe to the county's Notify Me alerts for new postings.

The most recent posting sought certified firefighters; applicants should review the full job description attached to the listing for specific requirements, pay, and schedule.

Requirements

  • Firefighter certification (the current Firefighter I posting is for certified candidates)

Hiring process

  1. Review the full job description on the county jobs portal
  2. Download the application or apply online through the county's Apply Online portal
  3. Submit the application for the open Firefighter position

Leadership & hiring contacts

Dave Wade
Fire Chief

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply to become a firefighter with Carroll County Fire Rescue?

Firefighter openings are posted on the Carroll County jobs portal. You can download an application or apply online, and subscribe to the county's Notify Me alerts to be notified of new postings.

Is the department currently hiring firefighters?

A Firefighter I (Certified) position has been listed as "Open Until Filled," so certified candidates can apply through the county jobs portal at any time while it remains open.

Do I need to be a certified firefighter to apply?

The most recent posting was for Firefighter I (Certified), indicating certification was required. Review the full job description attached to each posting for exact requirements.

Do firefighters here handle medical calls?

Yes. All Carroll County firefighters are trained in emergency medical care, and the fire trucks carry lifesaving first aid equipment, so crews respond to medical emergencies as well as fires.

How many stations does the department operate?

Carroll County Fire Rescue operates 15 fire stations in addition to its headquarters office in Carrollton.