Career

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidate must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

• High School graduate or General Education Development Equivalency (GED)

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License in the state of residency

• Must be able to pass the Catoosa County Fire Department written exam for a Recruit

• Must be able to pass the Catoosa County Fire Department Physical Agility Test (PFT)

All applicants must be able to meet the following standards:

• Acquire the Georgia Firefighter Standard and Training Council Requirements to be certified as a Georgia Firefighter

• Pass a medical exam consistent with National Fire Protection Association Standard 1582

• Obtain EMT Certifications as set forth by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

• Successfully complete all phases of Fire and EMT Training

PLEASE NOTE:

 1) All inquires and applications should be obtained from Catoosa County Government Administration, located at 800 LaFayette Street, Ringgold, GA. A list of current job openings in Catoosa County can be found here.  

2) Current employees wishing to apply for a transfer are expected to complete an application and will be notified by Personnel if chosen for an interview

 3) A post-offer negative drug test will be required. Catoosa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but is also a Drug Free Workplace. 

 4) Applicants for positions that operate a commercial motor vehicle at any time will be required to undergo controlled substances testing and alcohol testing prior to employment, and will be subject to random testing throughout their period of employment. Applicants will be asked to sign forms for release of information form previous employers in which that applicant operated a CMV. Failure to sign this release will prevent Catoosa County from considering said applicant as a candidate for any position requiring CMV operation.