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Douglas County Fire Department
Douglasville, GA · Douglas County
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Department careers page ↗Douglas County Fire/EMS Department delivers fire suppression and emergency medical services to Douglas County, Georgia, operating out of the county's public safety complex on Veterans Memorial Highway in Douglasville. As a combined Fire/EMS agency, it runs both fire apparatus and transport-capable EMS units, with firefighters cross-trained to advanced medical levels.
The department frames its work around service, community resilience, and the well-being of its own providers. It maintains a range of programs and divisions, publishes reports and burn permits, and operates a network of fire stations throughout the county.
The agency is part of Douglas County Government, and hiring, benefits, and applications run through the county's HR system.
MissionProvide fire and emergency medical services to our community, ensure community resilience, and enhance the provider experience
Douglas County Fire/EMS recruits both entry-level candidates through its recruit program and experienced personnel through lateral hiring. Applications are submitted through the county's online HR portal (douglascountyga.criterionhcm.com), and the department runs a structured, multi-stage process built around written and practical testing.
As of mid-2026 the department is actively hiring lateral Fire Apparatus Operators, with a defined timeline running from a written exam through practical assessment, an assessment center, interviews and a physical ability test, and a set start date.
Requirements
- For lateral Fire Apparatus Operator: at least 1 year of experience as a relief driver
- NPQ Apparatus Operator - Pumper (AOPP) certification
- NPQ Firefighter II certification
- AEMT or higher EMS certification
- HazMat Operations certification
- ICS 100C, 700B, and 200C (or newer)
Hiring process
- Submit application through the county HR portal (deadline July 24)
- Certification verification (deadline July 31)
- Written exam (August 3)
- Practical assessment (week of August 6)
- Assessment center (week of August 20)
- Interviews and Physical Ability Test (week of September 1)
- Start date (September 28)
Benefits
Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, with a benefits package averaging about 45% of income. Leave includes 10 vacation days, 10 days of paid sick leave, and 3 personal holidays per year, plus 12 paid holidays.
What certifications do I need to be hired as a lateral Fire Apparatus Operator?
The department requires NPQ AOPP, NPQ Firefighter II, AEMT or higher, HazMat Operations, and ICS 100C/700B/200C (or newer), plus at least one year of experience as a relief driver.
Does Douglas County Fire/EMS accept lateral (experienced) firefighters?
Yes. The department runs a lateral hiring track for experienced personnel, most recently for Fire Apparatus Operators, in addition to its entry-level recruit program.
What is the work schedule?
Line personnel work a 24-hours-on, 48-hours-off rotating schedule.
How do I apply?
Applications are submitted through the Douglas County HR portal at douglascountyga.criterionhcm.com; the fire department's join pages link to the current openings.
What does the hiring process look like?
For the lateral track it runs from application and certification verification through a written exam, practical assessment, an assessment center, interviews and a physical ability test, and a scheduled start date.
What benefits are offered?
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a benefits package averaging around 45% of income, 10 vacation days, 10 paid sick days, 3 personal holidays, and 12 paid holidays per year.