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Cordele Fire Department Careers:


From the date of hire, firefighters are under a 12-month probationary period to complete any necessary training and/or certifications. Uncertified firefighters will attend a 10-week Firefighter1, Firefighter2, HazMat Awareness certification class in Forsyth Georgia at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center. Successful completion of this class and State Certification within the 12-month probationary period is a requirement of employment.  

Additionally, we know firefighting is a physically demanding profession.  Applicants must successfully complete the timed PRE-HIRE FUNCTIONAL FITNESS ASSESSMENT to move forward in the hiring process.  

Those who are chosen to become members of the Cordele Fire Department are entitled to the following benefits within the City of Cordele:

  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave 
  • Overtime for Holidays
  • Pension Vesting

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