Fire Department · Volunteer
Oconee County Fire Department
Watkinsville, GA · Oconee County
Pay scale
| Paramedic | $24/hr |
| EMT Advanced | $22/hr |
Oconee County is hiring a full-time EMT Advanced with a starting hourly wage of $22.04, offering health benefits and retirement.
Oconee County is hiring a part-time EMT Advanced starting at $22.04 per hour, with pay based on experience. Complete and submit the required agency application in person or online to apply.
Oconee County is hiring a full-time Paramedic starting at $24.12 per hour, with benefits including health insurance, Georgia retirement, and paid time off.
Oconee County is hiring a part-time Paramedic starting at $24.12 per hour, based on experience. Apply in person or complete the online application.
Oconee County Fire Rescue plans, coordinates, and delivers fire prevention and suppression across Oconee County, Georgia, just southwest of Athens. Its seven fire stations are staffed by roughly 180 volunteer firefighters and first responders who provide fire and EMS support countywide.
Beyond structure-fire response, the department maintains ISO records and works to improve the county's rating, coordinates joint training across all stations, delivers fire-safety classes to schools and daycares, works with local and state agencies on arson investigations, and recruits and trains new volunteer firefighters. Its mission is to save lives and property, provide the best possible emergency services, and promote fire safety.
MissionTo save lives and property, to strive to provide the best emergency services possible, and to promote fire safety to make Oconee County a safer place to live.
Oconee County Fire Rescue is volunteer-based, recruiting volunteer firefighters and first responders, and hires some full-time administrative staff.
How is Oconee County Fire Rescue staffed?
By about 180 volunteer firefighters and first responders across seven fire stations, plus some full-time administrative staff.
Who leads the department?
Fire Chief Bruce Thaxton, with Russ Henson as Fire Marshal.
How do I become a volunteer firefighter?
The department actively recruits and trains volunteer firefighters; a membership application is available on its website.