Fire Department · Combination
Thomas County Fire & Rescue
Thomasville, GA · Thomas County
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Department careers page ↗Thomas County Fire & Rescue serves Thomas County in southwest Georgia, providing fire suppression, rescue, first-responder emergency medical care, and hazardous materials response across the county.
The department is staffed by a combination of full-time, part-time, and volunteer firefighters. It operates alongside a separate county Emergency Medical Services division, and the two collaborate operationally, jointly running advanced life support ambulances at the Ochlocknee and Boston stations.
Both fire and EMS fall under the county's Emergency Services organization, reflecting an integrated public-safety approach for a largely rural south Georgia community.
Mission"To provide efficient and professional response to emergency and or disasters that may occur. This will be accomplished through education, prevention, fire suppression, first responder service, and various other functions."
Thomas County continuously accepts applications for Volunteer Fire Fighters and periodically posts part-time paid roles such as Fire Fighter Medic and EMT-Paramedic, all of which require Georgia certification. Volunteers are always wanted.
All positions are handled through the county's Human Resources department, which can be reached at (229) 225-4100. Applications are submitted online via the county HR page.
Requirements
- Georgia certification required for paid Fire Fighter Medic and EMT-Paramedic positions
Hiring process
- Review open positions on the county jobs page
- Apply online through the Thomas County Human Resources department
- Contact Human Resources at (229) 225-4100 with questions
How do I apply to Thomas County Fire & Rescue?
Positions are posted on the county jobs page and applications are submitted online through the Thomas County Human Resources department. You can also call HR at (229) 225-4100.
Is the department currently hiring?
The county continuously accepts applications for Volunteer Fire Fighters, and has posted part-time paid Fire Fighter Medic and EMT-Paramedic roles.
What certifications do I need?
The paid Fire Fighter Medic and EMT-Paramedic positions require Georgia certification.
Can I volunteer as a firefighter?
Yes. Volunteers are always wanted, and the county continuously accepts Volunteer Fire Fighter applications.
Does the fire department also provide EMS?
Fire and EMS are separate county divisions that collaborate operationally, jointly staffing advanced life support ambulances at the Ochlocknee and Boston stations. Firefighters respond as first responders to medical calls.