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Effingham County Fire Rescue
Springfield, GA · Effingham County
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Department careers page ↗Effingham County Fire Rescue serves Effingham County in southeast Georgia, a growing area just inland of Savannah with a mix of small cities, agricultural land, and expanding suburban development. The department is led by Fire Chief and EMA Director Clinton Hodges, with Bryce Nyberg serving as Deputy Chief.
The department is organized into five divisions: Fire Administration, Fire Prevention & Life Safety, Operations & Emergency Response, Training & Continuing Education, and Logistics & Maintenance. This structure covers the full span of the department's work, from public education and code enforcement to frontline emergency response and apparatus upkeep.
As a county agency, Fire Rescue works alongside the county's Emergency Medical Services and coordinates emergency management for the community. Administrative offices are located in Springfield, the county seat.
MissionProtect the lives and property of the citizens of Effingham County, Georgia through education, prevention, enforcement, and emergency response.
Effingham County posts open positions through the county's Paycor career portal, where fire, EMS, and related public-safety roles appear when available. Candidates apply online through that portal.
If no suitable position is currently listed, the county allows applicants to submit a resume for future consideration through the same portal.
Hiring process
- Visit the Effingham County career portal (Paycor)
- Select an open position or submit a resume for future consideration
- Complete and submit the online application
How do I apply for a job with Effingham County Fire Rescue?
Open positions are posted through the county's online career portal on Paycor. Select a listing and complete the online application to apply.
What if there are no fire positions currently open?
The county's career portal lets you submit a resume for future consideration, so you can be considered when a suitable position becomes available.
Does the department handle EMS?
Effingham County operates Emergency Medical Services alongside Fire Rescue, and EMS roles such as Paramedic are posted through the same county career portal.
Who leads the department?
Effingham County Fire Rescue is led by Fire Chief and EMA Director Clinton Hodges, with Bryce Nyberg serving as Deputy Chief.
How can I contact the department about employment?
The department can be reached at 912-754-8888 or by email at FireDept@EffinghamCounty.org. Administrative offices are in Springfield, GA.