Sandy Springs Firefighter Careers

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The Sandy Springs Fire Department (SSFD) is a high-performing organization serving more than 100,000 residents across a 38-square-mile service area in the north metropolitan Atlanta region.

Sandy Springs is the second-largest city in the metro Atlanta area and the seventh-largest city in Georgia.

Our Mission

To provide the highest level of fire and emergency services to residents and visitors through highly trained and compassionate personnel.

SSFD is committed to delivering excellent customer service through emergency response, education, prevention, and professional services while demonstrating respect, pride, compassion, and commitment to the community.

The department currently employs 102 full-time field personnel operating from five fire stations equipped with modern apparatus and equipment.

Recruitment

The Sandy Springs Fire Department seeks individuals who value teamwork, professionalism, and service to the community.

Applicants should be committed not only to saving lives, but also to making a positive impact within the community they serve.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• United States citizenship
• Minimum age of 18
• Honorable discharge for military veterans
• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• NPQ or IFSAC Firefighter I certification

Recruitment and Hiring Process

Steps in the hiring process include:

1. Complete an online application
2. Successfully complete the Physical Agility Test (PAT). Details are provided prior to the assigned test date.
3. Participate in an interview with the SSFD Recruitment Team to assess organizational fit and discuss qualifications.
4. Complete a background check, including criminal history and driving record review
5. Receive a preliminary offer letter. Eligible applicants are placed on an active eligibility list for up to 12 months while vacancies are filled.
6. Complete a medical evaluation
7. Complete a polygraph examination
8. Complete a psychological evaluation
9. Interview with the Fire Chief

The hiring process requires successful completion of each step and is designed to identify qualified firefighter candidates for the City of Sandy Springs.

Prior to the Fire Chief interview, applicants are fitted for uniforms and firefighting gear.

Newly hired firefighters are assigned either to recruit school or directly to an active crew, depending on prior experience.

Pay and Benefits

Starting firefighter salaries in SSFD remain competitive within the metro Atlanta area.

• FF1/EMT — $53,636
• FF1/PMDC — $58,936
• FF2/EMT — $63,070
• FF2/PMDC — $67,405
• Annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and performance bonus eligibility
• Additional annual compensation opportunities for participation in specialty teams, including TEMS, TRT Squad, Bike Medics, Honor Guard, Fire and EMS Instructors, and Arson Investigators
• 148 to 160 hours of overtime built into the annual work schedule

Core Benefits

The City of Sandy Springs offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Major medical insurance (Point of Service or High Deductible with HSA)
• Preventive care incentive
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Supplemental life insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• AFLAC supplemental insurance
• Voluntary firefighter insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Assistance Program

Time-Off Benefits

• Vacation leave
• 10 holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Sick leave
• Leave of absence, including military leave
• Jury duty leave
• Bereavement leave
• Training leave

Retirement Benefits

• Full-time City employees receive a 12% contribution from the City into a 401(a) retirement account beginning the first month after 90 days of employment.
• Employees may also contribute up to the IRS maximum into a 457(b) account, with the City matching up to the first 5% of contributions into the employee’s 401(a), for a maximum possible City contribution of 17%.

To apply for an open position, complete an employment application through the City’s career portal.

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