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Firefighters in Georgia

Firefighters control and extinguish fires and respond to emergencies where life, property, or the environment is at risk. They work for fire departments in cities, towns, and rural areas, performing fire suppression, emergency medical response, hazardous material handling, search and rescue, and disaster relief In Georgia the median pay is $46,550 a year, 21% below the national median of $59,280.

$46,550median pay in Georgia, per year
$37,100–$55,390middle half earn
12,700employed in Georgia
$59,280U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Georgia

1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in Georgia or remote
1employer hiring
1posted in the last 7 days

Openings in Georgia and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training).

Skills that matter most

CoordinationActive ListeningCritical ThinkingActive LearningSpeakingMonitoringService OrientationJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge areas

Public Safety and SecurityTransportationCustomer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryMechanicalCommunications and Media

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Firefighters.

Licenses and training in Georgia

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O*NET-SOC 33-2011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Georgia, annual.