Firefighter I

The City of Winder Fire Department is accepting applications for Certified Firefighters. We are looking for full-time and part-time firefighters.

The Firefighter will report to the Shift Officer and or through the Chain of Command to the Fire Chief. This position performs duties, both in emergency and non-emergency situations, related to fire protection, rescues, emergency medical services, hazardous, materials response, and emergency management delivery. Serves as the principal hands-on labor in providing fire department emergency and non-emergency services to the city.

• 24 Hours On Shift
• 48 Hours Off Shift

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Georgia Non-Commercial Driver's License (Class F) and able to maintain a good driving record
• Must be able to meet current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association, and the Georgia Fire-fighter Standards and Training Council
• NPQ Firefighter 1 certification
• NPQ FF2 within six (6) months of hire
• EMT certification within twelve (12) months of hire

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must meet the requirements of applicable Georgia Laws for holding the position for a firefighter
• Must meet all fitness requirements of the fire department
• No felony convictions
• Must be a citizen of the United States
• Must meet department's psychological and background requirements
• Must be able to pass a credit check
• Work evenings, weekends and/or holidays are required

Note: Full-Time regular employees are eligible for the City's benefit package (shown below).

City Health Insurance Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance - CIGNA
• Dental - CIGNA
• • Dental – 100% paid by the City for Single Employee
• Vision - CIGNA
• Short Term Disability – AFLAC - 100% City Paid
• Long Term Disability – AFLAC - 100% City Paid
• Basic Life – AFLAC - 2.5 Times Base Annual Income - City Paid
• Dependent Life – AFLAC - $5,000 for eligible spouse and $2,500 for each eligible child - City Paid
• Voluntary Life - AFLAC
• Group Accident - AFLAC
• Group Cancer - AFLAC
• Group Critical Illness - AFLAC

City Benefits:

• 13 Paid Holidays
• PTO leave starting at up to 3 weeks
• Pay In Lieu of PTO
• Education Assistance Program
• EAP Program
• Wellness Program

Retirement:

• 401 (a) Retirement Plan: City 3% Contribution at 90 days of service
• 457(b) Retirement Plan: City Matching at 90 days of service up to 3% if employee enrolls and contributes at least 3%

Public Safety Education Incentive Program:

• Associate's Degree - $120 per pay period ($3,120 annual max)
• Bachelor's Degree - $180 per pay period (4, 680 annual max)

Georgia Firefighters Pension Fund:

• 100% Paid by the City