All Jackson County firefighters are nationally certified and tested by the Georgia Fire Academy. Successful applicants for firefighter and medical responder will be required to complete an interview, background check and drug screening. Firefighter candidates must complete a physical assessment lab and a 200 hour Firefighter 1 course. Medical responder candidates must complete a 100 hour Emergency Medical Care class. All training is paid for by Jackson County. No experience necessary.
From firefighters, to officers and board of directors, South Jackson Volunteer Fire Dept. is a 100% volunteer organization, serving the needs of all residents in South Jackson County. Providing fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical response, and fire prevention/education. We average 225 calls annually, supported by two fire stations. Your help is needed!
Benefits Of Being A Volunteer
- Georgia Firefighter Pension Fund – Service-based retirement plan (2016 payout = $882/month @ 25 years of service)
- Training – You can receive national certification as NPQ Firefighter I and II, the same training as “career departments” across the country.
- Quality Equipment – We’re proud to have state of the art fire apparatus and fire/rescue equipment.
- Uniforms/Turn-out gear provided
- Free Training at Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) and The Jackson County Fire Training Center
- Pride and Respect of being part of a quality team, serving your neighbors and community.
SEEKING TEAM MEMBERS OF ALL SKILL SETS AND BACKGROUNDS. POSITIONS INCLUDE:
- Firefighters
- First Responders
- EMTs
- Administrative
- Auxiliary
- Support
To learn more about becoming part of our team, go to the Volunteer page, give us some information and we will get back with you.