Pre-Employment Process
Requirements
All applicants must meet all steps of the application process listed below to be considered for employment.
Application Process
- Submit a complete application form.
- Successful completion of a written test.
- Successful completion of a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).
-Interview.
Qualifications
- Eighteen years of age.
- High school diploma, GED/equivalent.
- Good physical condition.
- No felony convictions, repeated traffic or misdemeanor violations / citations.
- Must possess a valid Drivers License.
Requirements
- Post-offer medical exam/Physical.
- Pass background checks.
- Drug and alcohol test.
- Proof of citizenship and ability to work in the United States.
- Sign a no tobacco use contract.
- Must be able to report to work within 90 minutes of notification.
| Exam and Test
Written Exam
The firefighter recruit examination is a multiple choice test and is graded as a pass/fail.
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
Savannah Fire has fully implemented the nationally approved CPAT. This is a pass/fail physical test that was designed to simulate the tasks and activities a firefighter would face at an emergency scene.
An instructional booklet is issued to each candidate to assist in their training for the CPAT. All candidates have a two-month period to train and practice the CPAT before the official test date.
The CPAT is comprised of eight individual “stations” and must be completed in one continuous sequence. All applicants must complete the CPAT at or under 10 minutes and 20 seconds.
See our CPAT page for a detailed program outline.
| Salary And Benefits
Starting salary
Starting salaries are disclosed during active recruiting periods.
Work Schedule
24/48 - One 24 hour shift on, then 48 hours off
Insurance
- Major Medical w/ optional family coverage
- Dental w/ optional family coverage
- Life Insurance
Retirement
- City Pension
- Available Georgia State Firefighter Pension
- Available Deferred Compensation
Education Reimbursement Program
The City of Savannah may reimburse employees (up to $1000.00 annually) for tuition and books of job related courses.
Veteran Status
If you served active military duty for more than 180 days in the U.S. Armed Forces (other than the Reserves or National Guard) and have been honorably discharged, you may be eligible for veterans' preference points. A candidate must submit a copy of their DD-214 form when submitting their application for employment. | Post-Employment
Requirements
Basic Training
All non-certified* firefighter trainees must successfully complete our 14-16 week Recruit Training School within the first four months of employment and pass the Recruit Training. Trainees will work regular day shift (40-hours per week) during Recruit Training School.
*Certified firefighters may be eligible for abreviated recruit training.
Certification
During Basic Training, firefighter trainees must successfully pass comprehensive written and skills exams administered through the Georgia Firefighter Standards & Training Council.
Re-Certification
Firefighters must maintain professional skills through regular training programs and are required to re-certify annually by demonstration of core competencies.
Physical Assessments
All firefighters are required to participate in physical fitness training. Fitness assessments are administered twice each year to determine and assist firefighters in maintaining optimum health. |