Fire Department · Combination
Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services
Canton, GA · Cherokee County
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Department careers page ↗Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services protects communities in the fast-growing northern Atlanta suburbs of Georgia. What began as an all-volunteer station in the Oak Grove community in 1973 grew into a paid department by 1976 and became a formal countywide fire district in 1997 after a voter referendum.
Today the department operates as a full-service, professional agency organized into the Office of the Fire Chief, Support Services, Field Operations, Personnel Services, and Community Risk Reduction. Field Operations responds around the clock, every day of the year.
Beyond fire suppression, Cherokee County provides full EMS transport to all county residents and visitors, running a fleet of 14 full-time ambulances plus additional day trucks and dedicated medical supervisors. The department also maintains specialized capabilities in technical rescue, hazardous materials, and water operations.
MissionWork aggressively to preserve life and property, promote public safety, and foster economic growth in Cherokee County.
Cherokee County recruits through its dedicated careers portal, joincherokeefire.com, where candidates can sign up for job notifications and review the hiring process. Recruitment is ongoing, with a sign-up form for openings and a recruit school for new hires.
New members complete Interior Search and Rescue (ISAR) training before field deployment. The department emphasizes career advancement and offers a pension along with its 24/48 shift schedule.
Requirements
- Complete Interior Search and Rescue (ISAR) training before field deployment
Benefits
Pension plan, career advancement opportunities, and a 24/48 shift schedule.
New recruits attend recruit school and must complete Interior Search and Rescue (ISAR) training before being deployed to the field.
Is Cherokee County Fire hiring?
Recruitment is continuous. You can sign up for job notifications and review openings through the department's careers portal at joincherokeefire.com.
What shift schedule do firefighters work?
Field operations personnel work a 24/48 schedule (24 hours on duty followed by 48 hours off).
Does the department provide EMS?
Yes. Cherokee County provides EMS transport to all county residents and visitors, operating 14 full-time ambulances plus additional day trucks and two full-time medical supervisors.
What benefits are offered?
The department offers a pension and career advancement opportunities, along with the standard 24/48 schedule.
What training do new hires complete?
New members attend recruit school and must complete Interior Search and Rescue (ISAR) training before they can be deployed to the field.
What specialized teams can I join?
The department maintains technical rescue, hazardous materials, and water operations (including dive and swift water rescue) capabilities.