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Liberty County Fire Services
Midway, GA · Liberty County
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Department careers page ↗Liberty County Fire Rescue provides round-the-clock fire and rescue protection for the communities surrounding Midway and Hinesville, Georgia, from a network of eight fire stations. Four of those stations - Lake George, West End, Miller Park/HQ, and Islands - are staffed by career (full-time and part-time) personnel, while four reserve sub-stations at Isle of Wight, Fleming, Gumbranch City Hall, and Colonel's Island round out the coverage area. The department has grown substantially in recent years to keep pace with the county's needs.
Beyond structural and wildland fire suppression, crews handle vehicle extrication and entrapment calls, first-responder medical calls, and public fire safety education, and the department maintains its own Fire Marshal's Division for prevention and code enforcement. The department is rated ISO Class 4/4X for fire protection and responds to roughly 1,500 emergency calls a year, dispatched through a communications center staffed around the clock.
Liberty County Fire Rescue hires full-time and part-time firefighters who complete a 12-week Recruit Academy before working 24-hour shifts out of one of the department's stations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Good driving record
- No felony convictions
- Good physical condition
- Personal drive and selfless commitment
Hiring process
- Meet minimum requirements (HS diploma/GED, clean driving record, no felony convictions, good physical condition)
- Apply through Liberty County's Career Portal for an open Fire Services position
- Complete the department's 12-week Recruit Academy
- Begin working 24-hour shifts as a full-time or part-time firefighter
Benefits
24-hour shift schedule, physical fitness training, 13 paid holidays, a 401(A) retirement plan with employer match, low-cost health/dental/vision insurance, free term life insurance, and a health and wellness program.
New hires complete a 12-week Recruit Academy covering Firefighter I, HAZMAT Awareness & Operations, Crash Victim Extrication, and First Responder training.
When should you call 911?
911 is only for emergencies - situations requiring immediate assistance from police, fire, or rescue, including danger to life or property, a serious medical emergency, any type of fire, a crime in progress, or another life-threatening situation. If you're ever in doubt, call 911 and let the call taker determine if you need emergency assistance.
How can you help us when reporting an emergency?
Remain calm, speak clearly, listen to instructions, and answer all of the dispatcher's questions, such as when the incident occurred, what is happening, where it's occurring, and who is involved.
Where do I call for non-emergency assistance?
Call the Liberty County Fire Services non-emergency line at 912-876-4511.
How many calls does Liberty County Fire Service receive?
The department responds to approximately 1,500 emergency calls annually. Its communications center is staffed 24 hours a day by a Communications Supervisor and up to five Communications Officers.
Where can I obtain a burn permit?
Burn permits can be obtained online through the Georgia Forestry Commission or by calling 877-OK2-BURN (652-2876).