Crisp County Fire Rescue

Crisp County is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Firefighter.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responds to emergency calls for fire suppression, medical assistance, hazardous materials incidents, natural disasters, explosions, bomb threats, downed power lines, auto accidents, mass casualty incidents, and other emergency situations; Responds to instructions from from dispatcher; contacts appropriate related agencies as needed; performs general housekeeping and maintenance work associated with maintaining a fire station; operates related equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
At least 18 years of age
High School diploma or equivalent
Must be NPQ 1 certified firefighter and Georgia certified firefighter within 1 year of employment
Possess a VALID Georgia drivers license
NO felony convictions in the last 10 years
Must be able to perform ALL functions of responsibility. Must meet the County's physical qualifications; pass background check, medical exams, and drug screen

Applications and resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

Crisp County Board of Commissioners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

OK, everybody…..

Pick up your phone, sit down at your computer or do whatever it is that you do to get on the internet. Go to the GFSTC website- management.gfstconline.org and sign in and verify that your email address is correct. You will not be able to reserve or confirm a seat for a test without a valid email address; this is especially important now that all test reservations are being made online. You will be unable to receive communications from GFSTC if your email address is absent or incorrect. Chiefs and training officers must have a valid email address as well as they will need to be alerted that there is a reservation that will need to be approved before that reservation is confirmed. Just a little quick housekeeping that will help everyone in the long run! And- if you want to add a good phone number while you are there, you get bonus points!

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Public Administration or related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of fire service experience in an operational capacity of a career department (Metro-sized department preferred).
  
• Minimum of four (4) years supervisory experience in the fire service at a rank of Battalion Chief of higher
  
• OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
  

• State of Georgia Firefighter certification, or NPQ-II or IFSAC Equivalent or obtain within 1 year
• NFA Executive Fire Officer and/or Chief Fire Officer Designation through CPSE highly desired
  
• Previous EMT or Paramedic experience or certification preferred
  
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR)
  
• Previous experience in Special Operations i.e. HAZMAT, Dive-Rescue etc. highly desired
  
• NPQ Fire Officer III Certification or equivalent or obtain within 2 years
  
• ICS-100, 200, 300, 400 & FEMA IS 700, 800
  
• OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
  

• 8% County contribution to retirement plus up to 5% additional match on employee 457b program
• County Paid Medical/Dental/Vision coverage options for employee and eligible dependents
  
• Free Employee Health Clinic • County paid Short-Term Disability and employee option to elect Long-Term Disability Insurance
  
• County paid Life Insurance (2x salary), and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  
• Paid Time Off 10 days/1st yr. • Holidays – 9 days per year
  
• Take-home department vehicle 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Flexible Spending Account
  

The 7^th Largest Fire Department in the State of Georgia wants you to join our team!  Hall County Fire Services is hosting a ‘Fast-track’ 6 week program for new hires that are currently Georgia State certified firefighters or have successfully challenged the NPQ Firefighter I testing during the past year and are eligible to become Georgia State certified firefighters.

·         16 stations protecting 400 square miles; serving 200,000 residents

·         Hourly Rate:  $13.73/hr {or $39,981 based on 2,912 hrs worked/yr}

·         HCFS will provide EMT-A Certifications

·         7.5% Paramedic Incentive

·         $2.25/hr Paramedic Incentive (when assigned to Med Unit)

·         Special Teams Opportunities (SWAT Medic, Haz Mat, Marine Rescue, TRT)

·         Paid time off

·         Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

·         County Clinic and Pharmacy

·         Retirement Plans:  457b up to 4% match; 401a 2% county contribution

Email hcfsinfo@hallcounty.org for more information; and/or go to www.hallcounty.org Employment Opportunities to fill out application for ‘Certified Firefighter Fast-Track Program’ {there are 2 parts to the application process, application will not be reviewed unless both parts are completed.}

The next Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council Meeting will be held on 8/20/2019. This will be a public hearing for proposed GFSTC rule changes with the Council meeting to follow. The hearing and meeting will be held at GPSTC in Forsyth at 9:00 AM. A draft of the rule changes is attached below.

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All of us here at GFSTC are wishing you a very happy Independence Day!!! Our office will be closed on Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th, 2019. We will resume normal operating hours on Monday, July 8th.

Everyone have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

The next Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 7^th at 9:00 AM. The Council Meeting will be held at GPSTC in Forsyth.

THE AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE:
 
OPENING OF THE MEETING

ESTABLISH QUORUM

AGENCY UPDATE

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

ADJOURN

The next Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council Meeting will be held on

Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 4:30, after the regular Chief's business meeting. The Council Meeting will be held at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront in the main meeting room. 

THE AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE:

OPENING OF THE MEETING

ESTABLISH QUORUM

AGENCY UPDATE

RECIPROCITY

TRAINING

RECEIVE INPUT FROM THE FIRE SERVICE

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

ADJOURN

We are sad to report that our fax machine is DOWN again! Please email, snail mail or hand deliver any documents. If you need to send us a Fireworks Tax Grant Application, it must either be by email or hand delivery in order to meet Friday's deadline. Also, if you are submitting a grant application, make sure you have the one page statement of benefits from your insurance company that has your department name with current dates of coverage listed and the quote for your requested items. 

The next Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council Meeting will be held on March 14, 2019 at 9:00 AM at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center.

THE AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE:
 
OPENING OF THE MEETING
ESTABLISH QUORUM
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING
AGENCY UPDATE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURN