Firefighter

Salary : $53,314.87 Annually
Location : Statesboro, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Fire Department
Division: Fire
Opening Date: 04/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: 48/96


Public Servants Making A Difference!

Whether you are just starting your career or you're an experienced professional, the City of Statesboro offers a variety of career opportunities with its many departments and divisions. As an employee of the City, the work you do will directly benefit the citizens of Statesboro. So why not join our team and make a difference in your community?

Description


The Firefighter is responsible for protecting lives and property endangered by fire and other emergency situations.

Examples of Duties

• Responds to fire and performs fire suppression activities utilizing firefighting equipment and techniques, including nozzle operation, fire stream direction, and building ventilation;
• Responds to requests of investigation of gas leaks, suspicious odors, and fire alarms;
• Inspects burned structures and vehicles;
• Performs rescue, salvage, and overhaul operations;
• Participants in mandatory physical fitness programs;
• Inspects assigned apparatus and equipment;
• Cleans and performs routine maintenance on same;
• Maintains apparatus in ready condition;
• Participates and assists in training, fire drills, and mock disasters, including set-up and evacuation;
• Teaches fire prevention and fire safety to local schools and civic groups;
• Acts as substitute driver of emergency vehicles which could include establishing a fire stream, placing ladders, and monitoring gauges;
• Conducts periodic inspections of hoses and hydrants;
• Assists with gathering information for fire reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; and
• Valid State of Georgia Driver's License

Preferred Requirements

• Firefighter 1 Certification; and
• One (1) year of experience in a related field.

Additional Information


The selected candidate must complete the following requirements prior to starting work with the City of Statesboro:

• Background Investigation
• Pre-Employment Urinalysis
• Pre-Employment Physical

Equal Opportunity Statement
The City of Statesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Statesboro will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with eligible disabilities (unless the disability precludes performance of the essential functions of the position).
The City of Statesboro is a drug-free workplace.
The City of Statesboro participates in E-Verify.
The City of Statesboro offers the following comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees and their families:

• Health Insurance - The Platinum Plan and Gold Plan (PPO Plans offered through Anthem BCBS) are offered at very reasonable rates.
• Dental - City-paid dental insurance is provided through Anthem BCBS.
• Vision - An annual exam and materials benefit (frames/lenses or contacts) are provided through EyeMed.
• Retirement - Employees contribute 3% pretax and the City of Statesboro contributes 9%. Employees are vested after five years of service. Non-public safety employees are eligible for full retirement after 30 years of service. Public safety employees are eligible for full retirement at 55 years of age and 25 years of service.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Program - Through Nationwide, employees can set aside additional pre-tax / post-tax money towards retirement through investing contributions in the stock market.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to assist with qualifying medical expenses or dependent daycare expenses.
• Life Insurance - Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance in the amount of one times salary rounded up to the next thousand dollars is provided at no cost to the employee. Also, basic dependent life insurance at $10,000 is provided for covered family members.
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance - New employees are guaranteed at least $150,000 (not to exceed five times their annual salary). Employees are offered up to $50,000 of spouse life insurance and $10,000 of dependent life insurance.
• Long-Term Disability - City-paid long-term disability insurance pays 50% of the employee's salary if the employee is out of work for 90 days due to sickness.
• Short-Term Disability - Employees can select short-term disability insurance and receive 66.67% of their salary if they are out of work for seven or more days.
• Holidays - Employees receive 12 days of holiday pay annually.
• Vacation and Sick Leave - New employees earn 80 hours of vacation leave and 96 hours of sick leave annually.
• Health Center - Employees and their families (if the families are covered by the City's health insurance plan) receive complimentary access to the health center. The center provides medical access for routine checkups, urgent care needs, and chronic condition management.
• Fitness Center - Employees and their families receive complimentary access to the fitness center on a 24/7 basis annually. The center is staffed with an athletic trainer and personal trainers.
• Employee Assistance Program - Employees and their families receive complimentary services including counseling and legal services through Support Linc.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.