Cherokee Professional Firefighters Local 4047

09/02/2024

Join Us as a System Support Specialist at CCFES!

At Cherokee Fire, we believe that working with us is more than just a job; it's a chance to make a profound impact. We’re driven by a purpose: to serve and protect our community in their most critical moments, and to create an environment where businesses can thrive and people can feel safe.

Why is this important?
Becoming a national leader in fire and emergency response requires more than just a team of firefighters and support staff. It demands individuals who embrace a life of courage, commitment, and integrity. That’s why we’re looking for a System Support Specialist for our IT Division—a role that is crucial in ensuring our operations run smoothly and effectively.

Why you should apply:
🌟 Purpose-Driven Work: Your role will directly support the backbone of our emergency response capabilities, ensuring that our team has the technology they need to excel.

🌟 Professional Growth: We offer tuition reimbursement, paid leave for classes and conferences, and incentives for degrees and bilingual skills, empowering you to advance in your career.

🌟 Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive pension plan, comprehensive benefits, paid vacation, and sick leave, ensuring your well-being and security.

If you’re ready to take on this challenge and contribute to a mission that matters, we want to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a team dedicated to excellence and community service.

👉 Apply today at: JoinCherokeeFire.com 👈

07/02/2024

Please have fun, responsibly. Remember, you can always go to your local station to meet the firefighters. You don’t have to have an emergency. 🚨 🔥🚒👩‍🚒🎇

03/13/2024

08/25/2023

05/12/2023

Attention motorists: 🚨 Kellogg Creek Road at Jacobs Road Intersection will be closed to through traffic from May 16 to July 31, due to construction work for the intersection improvement project. A detour will be provided via Old Hwy 92. For your safety and that of contractors' personnel, please follow the posted detour and drive with caution. For questions please contact Cherokee County Roadway Capital Program at (678) 493-6077. Thank you for your cooperation.

03/10/2023

01/08/2023

We have received reports that several of our followers have received a text message offering a discount on t-shirts from Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services. This appears to be a scam attempt and CCFES is NOT selling any t-shirts currently.

We urge anyone that receives a similar message to NOT click the link within the message and report the message as junk or spam if your phone offers that option.

09/11/2022

Each year on September 11th Instructor Laughlin climbs 110 floors at our training tower in honor of the 343 firefighters that paid the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11/01. This morning he was joined by a group of our recruits that wanted to pay their respects as well. Thank you, Instructor Laughlin for your leadership by example!

07/15/2022

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Union Hill Road between Hasty Trail and Spearman Lane will be closed from July 26, 2022 through late January 2023 as contractors replace the substandard bridge over Canton Creek. Detours will be posted. Residents with questions about the detour should contact the Cherokee County Roadway Capital Program office at 678-493-6077. You can read more about the project here: https://www.cherokeega.com/Communications/media.php?storyID=259.

07/14/2022

Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter Entry Level. This position is open only to candidates who are currently licensed as a State of Georgia EMT-I or who have either a National Registry Certification or State of Georgia license for AEMT or EMT-P. Applicants that are hired will begin firefighter recruit training on September 12th, 2022.

Annual Salary:
•Firefighter Entry Level AEMT or EMT-I (salary during recruit training)
$42,660.00

•Firefighter AEMT or EMT-I (salary after graduation from recruit training)
$46,581.00

•Firefighter Paramedic (salary during and after graduation from recruit training)
$51,356.00

•Additional $100 per ambulance shift worked (up $12,100/year)

•Holiday shifts worked pay at a rate of 1.5x hourly rate

Benefits:
•Defined benefit pension plan (Earn 2% per year up to 60% of your pre-retirement earnings. 100% vested after 5 years of service.)

•Optional 457(b)

•Approximately 4.5 weeks of annual leave (Vacation + Holiday time)

•113 hours of sick leave accrued each year

•Great medical, dental, and vision insurance with low premiums, deductibles, and max-out-of-pocket

•Free surgery and prescriptions options available


The Entry-Level Firefighter is primarily in an apprentice or training status. The duties associated with this position are many and varied and include aspects of fire prevention, fire suppression, emergency response and emergency medical service. The duties in this position also include various aspects of vehicle and equipment maintenance and housekeeping chores. The Entry-Level Firefighter is subject to be called upon to perform a wide range of duties within the scope of their level of training. This work involves performing fire and rescue procedures in often extreme situations and hazardous environments. Work is performed in an apprentice or training capacity under direct supervision and is continually evaluated. This position reports directly to the Chief of Training. The duty hours for the Entry-Level Firefighter may be up to 24 hours and longer as situations demand. The Entry-Level Firefighter will perform duties of an (EMT-I), (AEMT), or (EMT-P), performing the usual pre-hospital medical duties according to their level of training, standing orders, protocols and policies. The Entry-Level Firefighter performs a myriad of duties and accepts various responsibilities as required. Personnel in the Entry-Level Firefighter status are probationary employees for a minimum of 12 months or until the completion of the requirements for promotion to firefighter.

Applicants must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.

For more information and to apply visit our recruiting page here: JoinCherokeeFire.com