Fire Department · Combination
Lee County Fire Department
Leesburg, GA · Lee County
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Department careers page ↗Lee County Fire & Emergency Services protects Leesburg, Smithville, and the surrounding unincorporated areas of Lee County, Georgia, staffing five stations around the clock along the county's US 19 and US 82 corridors. The department combines fire suppression with Advanced Life Support ambulance transport, and it holds an ISO Public Protection Classification of 2, a rating the department credits to its use of modern apparatus and equipment.
Beyond emergency response, Lee County Fire & Emergency Services runs its own Paramedic Education Program, training EMTs in cardiac care, airway management, pharmacology, and trauma and pediatric care through classroom instruction, hands-on skills labs, and supervised clinical rotations and field internships. Graduates who complete the coursework and clinical hours sit for the National Registry Paramedic exam and then apply for state licensure through Georgia's Office of EMS and Trauma, giving the department a built-in pipeline for growing its own paramedic staff.
Lee County Fire & Emergency Services hires full-time and part-time firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics through Lee County's centralized employment portal, with fire and EMS openings typically posted as open until filled.
Hiring process
- Review current fire, EMT, and paramedic openings on the Lee County employment page
- Complete the Lee County Employment Application form
- Submit the application, a resume, and any additional materials specified in the individual job posting to the Human Resources Director or the contact named in the posting
Benefits
Lee County publishes a countywide Benefits Guide and Benefits Summaries for employees; the county is also an Equal Opportunity employer, a drug-free workplace, and an E-Verify participant.
The department operates its own Paramedic Education Program, combining classroom instruction, hands-on skills, and supervised clinical rotations to prepare EMTs for the National Registry Paramedic exam and Georgia state licensure.
How do I apply for a firefighter job with Lee County Fire & Emergency Services?
Openings are posted on Lee County's employment page and stay open until filled. Applicants submit the county's Employment Application along with a resume and any materials specified in the individual job posting to the Human Resources Director or the contact listed in that posting.
Does Lee County Fire & Emergency Services hire EMTs and paramedics?
Yes. The department directly employs full-time and part-time EMTs and paramedics alongside firefighters, and it runs its own Paramedic Education Program to help EMTs advance to paramedic certification.
What is Lee County Fire & Emergency Services' ISO rating?
The department holds an ISO Public Protection Classification of 2, reflecting its fire suppression capability.
How many fire stations does Lee County operate?
Five stations staffed 24/7: Leesburg Station #1, Century Station #2 (department headquarters), Palmyra Station #3, Smithville Station #4, and Redbone Station #5.