Employment

Employment with the Carrollton Fire Department

Join our team and make a difference in our community. The Carrollton Fire Department has a professional culture and a strong, family-centered work environment.

Free 24-hour access to department center and gym
Advanced technology: laptops in fire apparatus, self-study computers, drones, and more

Join the Team

Now accepting applications for certified firefighters. Submit a pre-application today.

Carrollton Fire Department Employment Benefits

Training

Georgia Public Safety Training Center
In-house Training Center with burn building and drill tower
Food money, travel reimbursement, academy uniforms fully paid by department.
Continuous training opportunities offered.

Paid Leave

Vacation (48 hours first year, 96 hours years 2-10, 120 hours after 10 years) Bank up to 48 hours annually.
Holiday (144 hours annually)
Sick (96 hours annually)

GEAR & EQUIPMENT

Nomex Uniforms and duty boots.
Structural firefighting gear. Leather firefighting boots.

HEALTH & MEDICAL

City-provided life, long-term disability insurance
Below average monthly premiums (medical, dental, vision)
Voluntary options – life, short-term disability, cancer, critical & accident

Income

Competitive salary

Retirement

GMA retirement pension
Vested in 5 years
Deferred compensation – 457(b) pre-tax plan