Fire Department · Career
Newton County Fire Service
Covington, GA · Newton County
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Department careers page ↗Newton County Fire Service (NCFS) has served Newton County since it was established in the early 1960s, growing into a career and part-time department of 163 personnel operating out of 10 stations covering 279 square miles. Headquartered on Highway 278 in Covington, the department runs both non-emergency dispatch and 911 emergency response for the county.
Beyond fire suppression and emergency medical response, NCFS maintains a Fire Prevention Bureau that handles annual life-safety inspections, plan reviews, permits, and code compliance, and a Fire Safety Education division that runs school and community programs, smoke-alarm installations, car-seat inspections, and Stop the Bleed training. The department also operates a training center with a two-story burn building and drafting pits for firefighter skills development.
MissionProtect, Educate & Serve with Courtesy and Integrity
Newton County Fire Service posts Certified and Recruit Firefighter openings through Newton County's Munis employee self-service employment portal.
How many stations does Newton County Fire Service operate?
NCFS operates 10 stations across Newton County, Georgia.
What is Newton County Fire Service's mission?
"Protect, Educate & Serve with Courtesy and Integrity."
Does Newton County Fire Service provide EMS?
Yes. The department's EMS operations are led by a dedicated Chief of EMS alongside fire suppression and prevention services.
How do I schedule a fire inspection with Newton County?
The Fire Prevention Bureau requests inspections be scheduled at least two days in advance; commercial occupancies also need a Zoning and Compliance Letter from Planning and Development Services first.