Fire Department · Career
Statesboro Fire Department
Statesboro, GA · Bulloch County
Join Statesboro Fire Department with continuous hiring; earn $53,315 annually. No CPAT or written exam required.
Part-time Firefighter at Statesboro Fire Department with hourly pay of $18, requiring Firefighter 1 certification and one year of related experience. Apply by July 11, 2026.
Statesboro Fire Department protects the City of Statesboro and, under a 1978 fire district agreement, a five-mile radius around the city in Bulloch County, Georgia. Organized as an all-volunteer company on September 28, 1905 after major fires destroyed downtown commercial buildings, it grew from 12 founding members into a full-time career department, adding paid staffing in 1960 and its first full-time chief in 1974.
The department operates from Station 1 (headquarters on West Grady Street) and Station 2 (on Fair Road), with a third station under construction after an October 2025 groundbreaking and completion anticipated in late summer 2026. Its fleet includes Pierce Enforcer PUC engines and aerial ladder apparatus.
Beyond fire suppression, the department runs a fire prevention and inspection division, extrication and thermal-imaging rescue operations, and a training center that serves multiple area public safety agencies.
Statesboro Fire Department was actively hiring at the time of writing, with entry-level firefighter positions open to candidates with no prior experience. Applications are submitted to the city's Human Resources Department, either online through the city's GovernmentJobs careers portal or in person at City Hall.
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to an interview series, and top applicants undergo a background investigation before an offer and hire date are set. New firefighters complete a minimum of 240 hours of in-house training, and already-certified firefighters may qualify for a fast-track hiring program.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- No prior firefighting experience required for entry-level positions
- Valid Georgia driver's license appropriate for the vehicles and equipment operated
- Ability to meet the current requirements of the Georgia Firefighter's Standards and Training Council
- Pass a background investigation covering work history, criminal and driving records, and references
- No felony or family-violence convictions, significant misdemeanors, or recent/habitual illegal drug use; no obscene or unprofessional tattoos visible on the face, neck, or head
Hiring process
- Submit an application to the Human Resources Department (online or at City Hall)
- Eligible candidates are invited to an interview series
- Top candidates undergo a background investigation
- Receive an offer and hire date, then begin training
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus access to a city health clinic; a retirement plan with an optional 457(b); life insurance and disability plans; and 24-hour gym access. Firefighters can earn 2-4% annual performance-based pay increases.
New firefighters complete a minimum of 240 hours of in-house training, with additional out-of-state training opportunities; a fast-track program is available for already-certified firefighters.
Is Statesboro Fire Department hiring?
Yes. At the time of writing the department was actively hiring entry-level firefighters. Apply through the city's GovernmentJobs careers portal or in person at City Hall, submitting to Human Resources.
What are the minimum requirements to become a firefighter?
You need a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Georgia driver's license. No prior experience is required, but you must be able to meet the Georgia Firefighter's Standards and Training Council requirements and pass a background investigation.
What is the starting salary?
Starting pay for firefighters is $41,496.00, with possible 2-4% annual performance-based increases.
What is the work schedule?
Firefighters work a 24/48 schedule that incorporates annual training requirements.
Are certified or lateral firefighters accepted?
Yes. A fast-track hiring program is available for candidates who are already certified firefighters.
What training is required after being hired?
New firefighters complete a minimum of 240 hours of in-house training, with additional professional development and out-of-state training opportunities available.