Fire Department · Combination
Georgetown County Fire Ems
Georgetown, SC · Georgetown County
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Department careers page ↗Georgetown County Fire/EMS provides fire protection and emergency medical services throughout Georgetown County, South Carolina, operating from its headquarters at 3605 Highmarket Street in the city of Georgetown. The department combines fire suppression with EMS transport, hiring cross-trained firefighter/EMTs and firefighter/paramedics as well as certified EMS providers.
The agency handles a steady, high call volume for a county of its size, logging between roughly 7,900 and 8,600 responses annually from 2020 through 2024. It also runs a volunteer program alongside its career staff.
Georgetown County Fire/EMS hires into three tracks: Firefighter/EMT-B, Firefighter/Paramedic, and Certified EMS. Applicants download the department's PDF application from the "Join The Team" page and email the completed form to Abostic@gtcounty.org.
Candidates must hold the required national and firefighter certifications before selection, then pass written Fire and EMS examinations, skill assessments, a physical ability assessment, and a medical examination. EMS-certified candidates can attend South Carolina Fire Academy (SCFA)-sponsored courses.
Requirements
- Firefighter/EMT-B: National Registry EMT-B certification plus IFSAC or Proboard Firefighter Level I
- Firefighter/Paramedic: National Registry Paramedic certification plus IFSAC or Proboard Firefighter Level I
- Certified EMS: National Registry Basic, Advanced, or Paramedic certification
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record
- Pass a physical ability assessment
- Pass written Fire and EMS examinations
- Pass Fire and EMS skill assessments
- Pass a medical examination
Hiring process
- Complete the department's application form and email it to Abostic@gtcounty.org
- Written Fire and EMS examinations
- Fire and EMS skill assessments
- Physical ability assessment
- Medical examination
Benefits
Certified EMS pay varies by certification level, and the department notes that quoted EMS pay excludes ambulance ride-time bonuses and built-in overtime. EMS-certified candidates may attend SCFA-sponsored courses.
EMS-certified candidates may attend South Carolina Fire Academy (SCFA)-sponsored courses.
What positions does Georgetown County Fire/EMS hire for?
The department hires Firefighter/EMT-B, Firefighter/Paramedic, and Certified EMS providers.
What certifications do I need to apply?
Firefighter/EMT-B requires National Registry EMT-B plus IFSAC or Proboard Firefighter Level I; Firefighter/Paramedic requires National Registry Paramedic plus IFSAC or Proboard Firefighter Level I; Certified EMS requires National Registry Basic, Advanced, or Paramedic certification.
How much does the job pay?
Firefighter/EMT-B starts at $50,000 and Firefighter/Paramedic at $60,000. Certified EMS pay varies by certification level and does not include ambulance ride-time bonuses and built-in overtime.
How do I apply?
Download the PDF application from the Join The Team page, complete it, and email it to Abostic@gtcounty.org.
What is the hiring process?
After applying, candidates must pass written Fire and EMS examinations, Fire and EMS skill assessments, a physical ability assessment, and a medical examination, and hold a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Can I get EMS training through the department?
Yes. EMS-certified candidates may attend South Carolina Fire Academy (SCFA)-sponsored courses.