Fire Department · Career
Coweta County Fire Department
Newnan, GA · Coweta County
“Prevent harm, ensure survivability, and be nice.”
Coweta County Fire Rescue (CCFR) is the career fire and emergency-medical agency for Coweta County, Georgia, in the southwestern Atlanta metro. The department operates as an "All Hazards" response force covering fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous-materials response, disaster mitigation, and community risk reduction.
CCFR runs its own advanced-life-support EMS program and even operates in-house AEMT and Paramedic training programs (the Paramedic program holds a CoAEMSP Letter of Review), reflecting a strong internal culture of clinical education and career development for its members.
The department is led by Fire Chief Robby Flanagan, who was appointed in 2021, supported by a leadership team of division and battalion chiefs, a fire marshal / community risk officer, and administrative staff. Its main office is on Turkey Creek Road in Newnan.
MissionCommitted to providing the highest-quality service to the citizens and visitors of our community.
Coweta County Fire Rescue is actively hiring firefighter/paramedics and seeks candidates who are physically fit and have a strong desire to serve Coweta County with exceptional care. The role performs fire suppression, rescue, basic and advanced life support, and hazardous-materials response.
Applications are submitted online through the county's ADP Workforce Now recruitment portal. Because CCFR operates its own AEMT and Paramedic schools, members have a clear internal path to advance their EMS certifications after being hired.
Requirements
- Physically fit with physical endurance and agility
- Strong desire to serve the community with exceptional care
- Knowledge of emergency medical techniques and advanced life support principles
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and prepare detailed reports
- Valid Georgia driver's license (for in-house EMS training programs)
CCFR operates in-house AEMT and Paramedic training programs for its employees; the Paramedic program holds a CoAEMSP Letter of Review and qualifies graduates for National Registry eligibility.
Is Coweta County Fire Rescue currently hiring?
Yes. CCFR is actively hiring firefighter/paramedics and is seeking candidates who are physically fit and have a strong desire to serve the community.
How do I apply?
Applications are submitted online through Coweta County's ADP Workforce Now recruitment portal, linked from the Fire Rescue page.
What does the firefighter/paramedic role involve?
It performs fire suppression, rescue, ventilation and salvage work, hazardous-materials response, and basic and advanced life support emergency medical care, along with training and station and equipment maintenance.
Can I advance my EMS certification after being hired?
Yes. CCFR runs in-house AEMT and Paramedic training programs for its employees. The Paramedic program holds a CoAEMSP Letter of Review and prepares graduates for National Registry eligibility.
What qualities does the department look for?
Candidates should be physically fit with endurance and agility, knowledgeable in emergency medical techniques, able to follow instructions and write detailed reports, and passionate about serving Coweta County with exceptional care.
Past postings, kept for reference. These are no longer accepting applications.