Fire Department · Career
Milton Fire - Rescue
Milton, GA · Fulton County
Milton Fire - Rescue hires EMT-certified firefighters with annual salaries of $53,800–$75,320. Apply continuously; no deadline.
Milton Fire - Rescue offers $58,800–$83,320 annually for a Paramedic-certified firefighter with continuous hiring. Required certifications include Georgia EMT-Paramedic and NPQ Firefighter I & II.
Milton Fire-Rescue serves the City of Milton, an affluent, semi-rural community in North Fulton County, Georgia that incorporated in 2006. The department's Operations Division is its largest unit, staffing engines, ladder trucks, and rescue and support vehicles across three shifts that cover the city 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The department operates from four fire stations (Stations 41, 42, 43, and 44), with Station 44 also housing Fire Administration. It carries an ISO Public Protection Classification of 2/2X, a rating that reaches roughly 97% of Milton properties.
Milton Fire-Rescue is accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) — the first fire department in North Fulton County to earn that distinction, and one of only a small group of accredited municipal agencies statewide.
The City of Milton generally accepts firefighter applications on an ongoing basis and reviews them as vacancies permit; fire and police applicants are given testing dates while the city is recruiting entry-level cadets. The department actively recruits Firefighter/Certified-Paramedics who respond to both fire suppression and emergency medical calls.
To apply, submit an application through the city's GovernmentJobs portal, or send a resume and cover letter to recruiter@miltonga.gov (or by mail to City of Milton, 2006 Heritage Walks, Milton, GA 30004). For questions, Fire Administration can be reached at 678-242-2541 or fdinfo@miltonga.gov.
Requirements
- Certified Paramedic (for the Firefighter/Certified-Paramedic position)
Hiring process
- Apply via the City of Milton GovernmentJobs portal, or email a resume and cover letter to recruiter@miltonga.gov
- Applications are reviewed as vacancies permit
- Entry-level fire cadet applicants are given testing dates during active recruitment
Benefits
The City of Milton offers competitive salaries and benefits coordinated through its Human Resources Department. Retirement benefits are provided through the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System (GMEBS), with 401 and 457 retirement plans administered through Voya, plus Health Reimbursement (HRA) and Flexible Spending (FSA) accounts.
How do I apply to become a Milton firefighter?
Apply through the City of Milton's GovernmentJobs careers portal, or send a resume and cover letter to recruiter@miltonga.gov or by mail to City of Milton, 2006 Heritage Walks, Milton, GA 30004.
Is Milton Fire-Rescue currently hiring?
The City generally accepts firefighter applications on an ongoing basis and reviews them as vacancies permit. It has recruited for the Firefighter/Certified-Paramedic position.
What positions does Milton Fire-Rescue recruit for?
The department recruits Firefighter/Certified-Paramedics, who respond to emergency calls to suppress fires and to aid people needing medical care.
What is the work schedule like?
The Operations Division runs three shifts of firefighters who cover the city 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
What benefits does the City of Milton offer?
Milton offers competitive salaries plus retirement through the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System (GMEBS), 401/457 plans via Voya, and HRA/FSA accounts, coordinated through Human Resources.
Who can I contact with questions about firefighter careers?
Contact Fire Administration at 678-242-2541 or fdinfo@miltonga.gov, or the recruiter at recruiter@miltonga.gov.
Past postings, kept for reference. These are no longer accepting applications.