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Laurens County Fire Department

Dublin, GA · Laurens County

Third largest county by land area in Georgia

Address
650 County Farm Road, Dublin, GA 31021
17Stations

Active openings

About Laurens County Fire Department

Laurens County Fire Department serves the residents and property of Laurens County in central Georgia, operating out of 17 stations spread across what the department calls the state's third-largest county by land area. It provides fire protection, rescue, and emergency medical services 24/7.

The department is staffed by a mix of career and volunteer personnel and works closely with neighboring agencies, providing automatic and mutual aid to Dublin, East Dublin, and surrounding counties.

Beyond suppression, the department runs fire prevention programs and maintains an Honor Guard, reflecting a community-facing role alongside its emergency response duties.

Mission"Committed to protecting the people and property within our community. We will be responsive to the needs of our citizens by providing rapid, professional, humanitarian services essential to the health, safety, and well-being of the community."

How to get hired

The department hires firefighters through Laurens County's online job portal. Its current opening is for Firefighter/EMT-I (or equivalent), a role responsible for firefighting, rescue, and EMT-Intermediate-level medical care; the posting runs "Open Until Filled."

Candidates apply online through the county application system. The department notes that in-house training classes are available, which can help newer applicants build required certifications.

Requirements

  • Firefighter/EMT-I certification or an equivalent qualification

Hiring process

  1. Apply online through the Laurens County job portal for the Firefighter/EMT-I opening

In-house training classes are available.

Leadership & hiring contacts

Joshua McCard
Fire Chief
Kyle Turner
Assistant Chief
Mable Guyton
Administrative Assistant

Frequently asked questions

What positions is Laurens County Fire Department hiring for?

The department has an open Firefighter/EMT-I (or equivalent) position responsible for firefighting, rescue, and EMT-Intermediate-level medical care for county residents.

What certification do I need to become a firefighter here?

The firefighter opening requires Firefighter/EMT-I certification or an equivalent qualification.

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted online through Laurens County's job portal at laurenscoga.org/jobs.aspx.

Is training available if I'm still building my certifications?

Yes. The department notes that in-house training classes are available.

Is the firefighter position still open?

The Firefighter/EMT-I posting is listed as "Open Until Filled," so applications are accepted on a continuous basis.