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Georgetown Fire Department
Georgetown, CA · El Dorado County
Roughly 2,330 properties within the district; full-time staff includes a chief, administrative assistant, two full-time firefighter-EMTs, and a part-time equipment mechanic, supported by about 30 volunteer firefighters.
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Department careers page ↗Georgetown Fire Protection District traces its roots to 1854, when local citizens formed the Mountaineer Hook and Ladder Company, an informally organized fire brigade. The district was formally incorporated as a governmental agency in 1938, and by 1939 had purchased its first new engine, a Studebaker, which volunteer firefighters later restored in 2000.
Today the district covers about 96 square miles and roughly 2,330 properties, serving a resident population of about 6,500 people. Its jurisdiction includes a general aviation airport, a water treatment facility, and two propane distribution plants, along with several local schools, all of which factor into district planning and response.
The department is headquartered at Station 61 in Georgetown, which is staffed around the clock, and is supported by four satellite volunteer stations spread across the district, including one operated jointly with the US Forest Service. Day-to-day operations rely on a full-time chief, an administrative assistant, two full-time firefighter-EMTs, a part-time equipment mechanic, and a roster of about 30 volunteer firefighters.
MissionThe mission of the Georgetown Fire Department is to preserve and enhance the quality of life for its citizens and visitors. We are committed to providing the highest level of emergency medical services, fire protection, rescue, public education and protection of life, property, and the environment.
Georgetown Fire Protection District accepts applications year-round rather than only during discrete recruitment windows, and currently lists openings for a 56-hour Firefighter/Paramedic, a part-time Paramedic, and Volunteer Firefighter positions.
Hiring process
- Submit the district's online employment application (or the general application if the specific position isn't listed)
- Review of full job description and qualifications for the position applied for
What is the mission of Georgetown Fire Protection District?
To preserve and enhance the quality of life for its citizens and visitors, providing the highest level of emergency medical services, fire protection, rescue, public education, and protection of life, property, and the environment.
How large is the district's service area?
The district covers approximately 96 square miles and about 2,330 properties, serving a resident population of around 6,500.
How many fire stations does Georgetown Fire have?
Five: Station 61 (headquarters, Georgetown), Station 62 (Buckeye), Station 63 (Volcanoville), Station 64 (Sliger Mine, Greenwood), and Station 65 (Quintette, operated jointly with the US Forest Service).
Is Georgetown Fire currently hiring?
Yes. The district accepts applications on an ongoing basis and currently lists openings for a 56-hour Firefighter/Paramedic, a part-time Paramedic, and Volunteer Firefighter.
How is the department staffed?
With a full-time chief, an administrative assistant, two full-time firefighter-EMTs, a part-time equipment mechanic, and approximately 30 volunteer firefighters.