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(Such standards are set forth in the Augusta, Georgia Fire Department Operations Manual (the "Manual")).
Applicants for Firefighter positions in the Fire Department will also be required to meet all standards and
requirements of the State of Georgia for employment of Firefighters, including without limitation the
"Employment Requirements" of the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council. A copy of these
requirements is maintained by both the Human Resources Department and the Fire Department and may be
reviewed upon request.

Applicants for Firefighter positions in the Fire Department will also be required to pass such written
examinations, physical examinations, agility tests, and such other requirements as may be set forth in the
section of the Manual entitled "Firefighter Qualifications." See also “Fire Fighter I – Recruitment
Procedures” below.

Section 800.011 Fire Fighter I – Recruitment Procedures

Eligibility Requirements - To apply for the position of firefighter, you must -

a) Be at least 18 years of age;
b) Have a High school diploma or equivalent ;
c) Have a valid driver's license and a good driving record;
d) Have a honorable discharge, if any, from the military; and
e) Meet the medical requirements set forth in NFPA 1582.

Disqualifiers may include, but are not limited to, the following -

a) Admission and/or conviction of a felony offense within the past (10) years;
b) Admission and/or conviction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;
c) Admission, conviction, or positive test indicating illegal drug use within the past 12 months;
d) Admission or conviction of the sale of drugs;
e) Admission, conviction, or positive tests indicating certain drug use and/or patterns of drug use;
f) Anything other than an honorable discharge from the military;
g) Admission, conviction, or other evidence of a pattern of theft; or
h) Admission or conviction of DUI (driving under the influence) within the last 5 years.

Hiring Procedures

1. Fire Department Interest Form - When not conducting active recruitment, interested persons may
complete a “Job Interest Card”. These are available on the www.augustaga.gov/employment.

2. Applications - Persons who have completed interest forms are e-mailed a notification that they now
need to complete an online employment application. Once recruitment is open, a position will be
advertised for no less than 30 calendar days.

3. Entrance Exam - All applicants are scheduled to take the Entrance Examination. (The exam is a
nationally validated examination.) This exam is based on general knowledge, measuring numerous
abilities. A passing score is required to progress from the Entrance Exam to the Agility Test. The
Entrance Examination will not be scored on the day of the test, notification will be sent to applicants
advising their results as either passing or failure.
4. Background Check and Pre-employment Screening - Candidates must consent to a background
examination. Candidates will be given a detailed background questionnaire packet at the Entrance
Exam. This form is to be returned to Fire Administration as quickly as possible.
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