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City Of South Fulton Fire And Rescue Department
Atlanta, GA · Fulton County
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Department careers page ↗South Fulton Fire Rescue Department protects the City of South Fulton, Georgia, operating nine fire stations spread across roughly 100 square miles of the city. The department is led by Fire Chief Chad Jones, supported by two deputy chiefs overseeing fire/EMS operations and administrative services, along with a dedicated Fire Marshal's Office handling inspections and investigations.
Day-to-day operations are carried out by 226 sworn personnel and 8 civilian support staff who work 24-hour shifts year-round. The department's service lineup spans emergency medical response, fire suppression, fire inspections and investigations, fire prevention education, hazardous materials mitigation, and technical rescue response, along with community emergency response training (CERT) programs.
Beyond the nine fire stations, the department maintains a logistics and fleet maintenance facility and a headquarters building on Frederick Drive, reflecting a full-service operation built to support a growing, geographically spread-out city.
Firefighter candidates must meet baseline eligibility requirements and pass a physical agility test and medical exam before being hired; new hires then complete the Georgia Basic Firefighter Curriculum within their first year along with a department probationary program.
Requirements
- No felony conviction within the past 10 years
- Minimum age of 18
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Georgia driver's license (Class A or B, non-commercial or CDL)
- Pass a physical examination through the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness
- Successfully complete a physical agility test
Hiring process
- Meet minimum eligibility requirements
- Pass physical agility test
- Pass physical examination (Fulton County Dept. of Health and Wellness)
- Complete Georgia Basic Firefighter Curriculum within one year of hire
- Complete department probationary firefighter program
- Maintain minimum 120 hours of annual training
New firefighters must complete the Georgia Basic Firefighter Curriculum within one year of employment and maintain a minimum of 120 hours of annual training thereafter.
How many fire stations does South Fulton Fire Rescue operate?
The department operates nine fire stations across the city's roughly 100-square-mile service area.
How many personnel work for South Fulton Fire Rescue?
The department has 226 sworn officers and 8 civilian support staff who provide coverage 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
What are the minimum requirements to become a firefighter with South Fulton Fire Rescue?
Candidates must be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or GED, have no felony conviction within the past 10 years, hold a valid Georgia Class A or B driver's license, and pass a physical exam and physical agility test.
What training is required after being hired?
New firefighters must complete the Georgia Basic Firefighter Curriculum within one year of employment, finish a departmental probationary firefighter program, and maintain at least 120 hours of annual training.
What services does South Fulton Fire Rescue provide?
The department provides emergency medical services, fire inspections, fire investigations, fire prevention education, fire suppression, hazardous materials mitigation, technical rescue response, and community emergency response training.