Fire/Medic

• NPQ FFII Certification
• Georgia FF Certification
• NPQ Hazardous Materials Operations
• Georgia EMT-I or AEMT or PMDC
• ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800
• High School Diploma or GED or Transcripts

Barrow County Fire Department Salary Breakdown

Base Salaries:

• Firefighter (FF): $43,136.00
• Firefighter/EMT (FF/EMT): $46,372.00
• Firefighter/Paramedic (FF/PMDC): $48,226.88

Base Salaries do not include built in overtime or holiday pay.

Step Scale Adjustments

The department utilizes a step scale to adjust salaries based on years of service. Firefighters receive step increases for time in service, with additional steps available for specific achievements.

Service Transfer Credit:

• We offer 1 year of service credit for every 2 years at a comparable department.
• Maximum credit is 10 years (Step 5) upon hire.

Step Scale Breakdown (Estimated Adjustments)

Step

Years of Service

FF Base

FF/EMT Base

FF/PMDC Base

Step 0

0-1 Years

$43,136.00

$46,372.00

Move to Step 1

Step 1

2-3 Years

Based on Step Scale

Based on Step Scale

$48,226.88

Step 2

4-5 Years

Based on Step Scale

Based on Step Scale

Based on Step Scale

Step 3

6-7 Years

Based on Step Scale

Based on Step Scale

Based on Step Scale

Step 4

8-9 Years

Based on Step Scale

Based on Step Scale

Based on Step Scale

Step 5

10-11 Years

Based on Step Scale

Based on Step Scale

Based on Step Scale

Example of Service Transfer Application

• Candidate with 6 years at a comparable department ? Step 1 placement.

Applicants selected with one of the aforementioned certification levels will be required to complete the BCES Lateral Academy.

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Performs fire suppression and emergency medical response activities.
• Provides emergency medical care in accordance with Paramedic scope of practice.
• Maintains a state of readiness in preparation for emergency and non-emergency response; inspects, tests and maintains inventory of medical and fire supplies and equipment.
• Provides public education and information related to fire and life safety.
• Locates water supplies, lays out and maneuvers fire hoses, and directs streams of water and/or chemicals onto fire.
• Performs and coordinate fire plans.
• Completes patient care reports, fire reports, maintenance reports, and training reports.
• Participates in company training in accordance with assigned classes.
• Maintains a detailed knowledge of assigned territory; maintains knowledge of county Fire and EMS districts.
• Operates a variety of equipment, including chainsaws, extrication tools, firefighting tools, hand tools, self-contained breathing apparatus, medical equipment and ladders.
• Performs general housekeeping, grounds maintenance and building maintenance at assigned fire stations.
• Cleans and services assigned equipment; reports maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Performs general office and clerical work; prepares reports and other documents.
• Maintains accountability for all pre-hospital medications.
• Performs related duties.

• Knowledge of department operational policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of current and accepted firefighting practices.
• Knowledge of Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council compliance standards.
• Knowledge of emergency medical response procedures.
• Knowledge of pharmacology of all pre-hospital medications utilized.
• Knowledge of departmental and county policies and procedures and related federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Knowledge of county streets and geography.
• Knowledge of computers and job related software programs.
• Skill in operating emergency vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in the preparation of clear and precise administrative reports.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association and the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain appropriate state EMS certification

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain appropriate State of Georgia Advanced EMT or EMT-Intermediate certification

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain appropriate State of Georgia Paramedic certification