Fire Department · Career
Mcdonough Fire Department
Mcdonough, GA · Henry County
The McDonough Fire Department is a full-time, career department serving the city of McDonough, Georgia, the seat of Henry County in the southern Atlanta metro. Its 41 paid personnel deliver fire, rescue, and emergency medical response across roughly 13 square miles.
The department protects a community of more than 33,000 residents and over 1,350 businesses from two operational stations. Its work is organized into Administration, Prevention, Training, and Operations divisions.
McDonough holds an ISO Class 2 Public Protection Classification, reflecting a high standard of fire suppression capability. Beyond emergency response, the department offers community services such as limited free smoke and CO alarm installation and child safety seat guidance.
MissionTo serve and protect lives and physical assets at risk of fires, health conditions, and other hazard factors
McDonough Fire does not hire continuously. Candidates should contact Fire Department Administration at 678-782-6250 before submitting an application to confirm whether positions are currently open. Applicants must already hold NPQ Firefighter 1 and at least an EMT-I certification; those without these credentials will not advance.
Open firefighter roles (Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/PMDC) are posted through the City of McDonough's employment portal, where applications are submitted online.
Requirements
- NPQ Firefighter 1 certification
- Minimum EMT-I certification (Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/PMDC roles)
Hiring process
- Contact Fire Department Administration at 678-782-6250 to confirm current hiring status
- Apply online through the City of McDonough employment portal for an open firefighter position
Is McDonough Fire Department always accepting applications?
No. The department does not hire continuously. Contact Fire Department Administration at 678-782-6250 before submitting an application to confirm whether positions are currently open.
What certifications do I need to apply?
You must hold NPQ Firefighter 1 certification and a minimum of EMT-I certification. Applicants who lack these credentials will not advance in the hiring process.
What firefighter positions does the department hire for?
The city posts Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/PMDC positions through the City of McDonough employment portal.
How do I apply for a firefighter job?
First call Fire Department Administration at 678-782-6250 to confirm hiring status, then apply online through the City of McDonough's employment page when a firefighter position is posted.
How large is the department?
McDonough Fire has 41 full-time paid personnel operating from two stations, serving more than 33,000 residents across about 13 square miles with an ISO Class 2 rating.