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Whitfield County Fire Department
Dalton, GA · Whitfield County
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Department careers page ↗Whitfield County Fire Department serves Whitfield County in northwest Georgia, with its headquarters in Dalton. The department operates a network of 10 fire stations plus a headquarters facility spread across the county, backed by its own fire training center.
The department's work centers on three areas: modern fire suppression, fire prevention, and public safety education. It runs community involvement and fire safety education programs alongside its emergency response mission.
Whitfield County offers a Rookie/Trainee pathway into the fire service, providing recruit classes, equipment, and workers' compensation at no cost to the trainee. Recruits who complete the program are eligible to become certified State of Georgia firefighters.
MissionTo serve the Citizens of Whitfield County with a combination of Modern Fire Suppression, Fire Prevention and Public Safety Education Methods to reduce the loss of lives and property
Whitfield County hires new firefighters through its Rookie/Trainee program. Applicants must be at least 18, hold a valid Georgia high school diploma or GED, and possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. Applications are submitted online through the county's GovernmentJobs careers portal.
Personnel selected for service must complete a Firefighter I class within one year of their start date. After finishing recruit class, they then have one year to complete First Responder Certification and the HAZMAT Core class. All classes, equipment, and workers' compensation are provided free of cost by the department, and recruits who finish are eligible to become certified State of Georgia firefighters.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- Valid Georgia high school diploma or GED
- Possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license
- Must successfully complete a Firefighter I class within one year of start date
- Must complete First Responder Certification and HAZMAT Core class within one year of completing recruit class
Hiring process
- Apply online through the Whitfield County GovernmentJobs careers portal
- Be selected for service into the Rookie/Trainee program
- Complete a Firefighter I class within one year of start date
- Complete First Responder Certification and HAZMAT Core class within one year of finishing recruit class
- Become eligible for certification as a State of Georgia firefighter
Benefits
All recruit classes, equipment, and workers' compensation are provided free of cost by Whitfield County Fire Department. Recruits who complete the training are eligible to become certified State of Georgia firefighters.
The department provides recruit classes, equipment, and workers' compensation at no cost. New personnel complete Firefighter I within one year, then First Responder Certification and HAZMAT Core within one year of recruit class.
How do I become a firefighter with Whitfield County?
Apply online through the county's GovernmentJobs careers portal. New hires enter a Rookie/Trainee program and, once selected, complete a Firefighter I class within one year of their start date.
What are the basic requirements to apply?
You must be at least 18 years old, hold a valid Georgia high school diploma or GED, and possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
What certifications will I need to earn?
After finishing recruit class you have one year to complete First Responder Certification and the HAZMAT Core class, in addition to completing Firefighter I within one year of your start date.
Do I have to pay for training and equipment?
No. All classes, equipment, and workers' compensation are provided free of cost by Whitfield County Fire Department. Recruits who complete the program are eligible to become certified State of Georgia firefighters.
How many stations does the department operate?
Whitfield County has a total of 10 fire stations plus a headquarters.