February 28, 2026

West Point Fire Department strives to become the finest fire service organization possible by utilizing and developing its members to their fullest potential, maximizing available resources, and being responsive to the growth of the community and changing needs of the customers.

JOB DESCRIPTION This position is responsible for responding to fire/medical emergency calls for protection of life and property, control and extinguishes fires, perform search and rescue, and provide advanced life support to sick/injured persons. Provide emergency medical care to sick or injured persons that may include providing basic cardiac life support, pediatric basic life support, basic trauma life support, pediatric care, and obstetrical care

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license and must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Applicant must possess current State of Georgia EMT or Georgia Paramedic as outlined by the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Public Health Division, and a current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification as approved by the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Public Health Division (EMS Division) and Firefighter Certification No felony convictions within the past 10 (ten) years and have good moral character. Candidates may be subject to working various shifts determined by departmental needs.

Applications will be accepted through February 28, 2026. Applications may be picked up from City Hall 730 1st Ave Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or downloaded from the website www.cityofwestpointga.com Hourly rate: $17.47/hr.

Applications should be submitted to: LaSheika Ward City of West Point Human Resources Department 730 1st Avenue P O Box 487 West Point, Georgia 31833 Lasheika.ward@cityfwestpointga.com

No phone calls please.