Fire Department · Combination
Heard County Fire & Emergency Services
Franklin, GA · Heard County
Headquarters (built 2010) houses the Fire Department, EMS, 911 Dispatch, and the Emergency Operations Center, in addition to 9 numbered fire stations across the county.
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Department careers page ↗Heard County Fire & Emergency Services operates as a combined department covering fire suppression, 911 ambulance transport, dispatch, and emergency management for Heard County from a headquarters built in 2010 in Franklin, Georgia. The department fields a network of numbered fire stations spread across the county's communities, each staffed with engines, rescue units, or medic units, giving the department broad geographic coverage for a rural county.
All uniformed employees hold state certification as firefighters, Medical First Responders, EMTs, or paramedics, reflecting the department's dual fire/EMS mission. The department runs its own in-house training academy offering entry-level, continuing-education, and refresher courses in areas such as extrication, vehicle fires, structural collapse rescue, natural gas and propane fires, and hazardous materials mitigation, along with in-house EMT and AEMT certification programs.
On the EMS side, the department operates as a 911 transport service handling roughly 100 ambulance transports a month, with ambulances equipped with Stryker power-load stretcher systems, LP15 monitors, Lucas 3 mechanical CPR devices, and video laryngoscopes.
MissionHeard County Emergency Services is committed to protecting people, property, and environment. We will Prevent Harm, Survive, and Be Nice!
Heard County Fire and Emergency Services is known for its tradition and team-oriented work environment, providing opportunities for career growth and advancement to employees at all levels. All employees are State Certified Firefighters, Medical First Responders, EMTs, or Paramedics. The department is currently hiring Paramedic-Only (PMO) positions for its 911 transport service.
Requirements
- State certification as a Firefighter, Medical First Responder, EMT, or Paramedic
- Completed application must be notarized (either in person or prior to submission)
Hiring process
- Complete the application (available as a downloadable PDF)
- Have the application notarized (can be done on-site with Debbie Hudson, or notarized beforehand)
- Return the completed, notarized application to Heard County Fire & Emergency Services HQ, 11816 HWY 100, Franklin, GA 30217
The department runs its own in-house training academy providing entry-level, continuing education, and refresher courses, including in-house EMT and AEMT certification programs (Paramedic program planned).
What qualifications do you need to work at Heard County Fire & Emergency Services?
All employees are State Certified Firefighters, Medical First Responders, EMTs, or Paramedics.
Does the job application need to be notarized?
Yes. The application must be notarized, either when you bring it in (see Debbie Hudson) or beforehand.
What schedule do paramedics work?
The department is currently hiring Paramedic-Only (PMO) positions on a 48/96 schedule for its 911 transport service.
How many calls does the department run each year?
The department's combined Fire & EMS call volume averages about 2,500 calls per year, including roughly 100 ambulance transports a month.
Does the department offer in-house training?
Yes. Heard County Fire & Emergency Services provides in-house entry-level, continuing education, and refresher training, including EMT and AEMT certification programs, with a Paramedic program planned.