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East Point Fire Department
East Point, GA · Fulton County
“With an average response time of five minutes, we continually strive for excellence as we deliver the very best in fire and emergency services.”
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Department careers page ↗The East Point Fire Department has served this Atlanta-area city since 1908, providing fire suppression, emergency medical services, and specialized rescue to a community of more than 38,000 residents across about 13.5 square miles.
From three strategically placed stations, the department handles roughly 9,000 fire and EMS calls annually and maintains an average response time of about five minutes. Its capabilities span technical rescue, hazardous materials, confined space, and vehicle extrication in addition to core fire and EMS work.
Beyond emergency response, East Point runs an unusually active community risk-reduction program, including free home fire safety inspections, CPR/AED classes, child safety seat installations, and dozens of neighborhood presentations each year.
MissionPrevent disastrous incidents from occurring and minimize damage to life, property and the environment.
Firefighter candidates apply through the City of East Point's employment portal (governmentjobs.com/careers/eastpointga); the Human Resources department handles postings. Applicants must meet minimum standards and pass a physical agility test, written aptitude test, oral interview, and psychological and medical evaluations.
New hires complete a 12-month recruit school that combines fire training with Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) certification, with curriculum built on National Professional Qualifications (NPQ) guidelines and delivered by instructors averaging about ten years of fire service experience.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship
- At least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or Georgia-recognized equivalent
- Valid driver's license
- No felony conviction within the past 10 years
- Acceptable seven-year driving, criminal, and character background
Hiring process
- Physical Agility Test
- Written Aptitude Test
- Oral interview
- Psychological evaluation
- Medical evaluation
New recruits complete a 12-month comprehensive recruit school combining fire training with Advanced EMT (AEMT) certification, using National Professional Qualifications (NPQ) guidelines.
What are the minimum requirements to become an East Point firefighter?
Candidates must be U.S. citizens at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or Georgia-recognized equivalent and a valid driver's license, have no felony conviction within the past 10 years, and pass a seven-year driving, criminal, and character background check.
What does the East Point Fire Department hiring process involve?
Applicants must pass a physical agility test, a written aptitude test, an oral interview, and both psychological and medical evaluations.
How do I apply for a firefighter job with East Point?
Positions are posted through the City of East Point's employment portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/eastpointga and handled by the Human Resources department. Check the portal for current openings, as none may be posted at a given time.
Do I need to be an EMT before I'm hired?
New hires complete a 12-month recruit school that includes Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) certification, so EMS training is part of the academy.
How long is the fire academy?
Recruits attend a 12-month comprehensive recruit school combining fire training and AEMT certification, taught by instructors averaging about ten years of fire service experience and built on National Professional Qualifications (NPQ) guidelines.