Volunteers Needed

Being a volunteer firefighter is rewarding because it offers a profound sense of purpose, tangible community im-pact, strong camaraderie with a “fire family,” extensive personal

growth through challenging training, and valuable life skills in leadership, teamwork, and Emergency response, all while serving neighbors directly.         It provides immediate gratification from saving lives and property, builds deep bonds, and offers free, practical education for personal professional development, leading to significant personal satisfaction and community respect.

   The Charlton County Fire Rescue Department is continuously looking for motivated and dedicated individuals to help serve Charlton County and provide the services needed to protect and educate our community.  They will provide the training and the equipment: all they ask is you provide the time.

If you have a desire to help those in need and have the time to dedicate to making our community safer for everyone, the first step is to apply to be a member.

An application can be picked up at the Charlton County Herald, any Fire Station or by visiting:

https://charltoncountyga.us/DocumentCenter/View/288/Volunteer-Firefighter-Application?bidId=

  When the application is complete, bring the application to:

Chief C. L. Lewis

Station 1, 97 Railroad Street, Folkston, Georgia for review.

    Once you pass the reference check and background check you will be invited to an assessment. This is just a way to see how we can help you develop into the

best firefighter you can be. The assessment consists of the following:

1. Written Assessment:

This is to determine your reading comprehension level and if a mentor will be necessary.

2. Physical Assessment:

Basic skills to assess your ability to manipulate firefighting equipment and to see if you have the physical capabilities to perform the work of a firefighter.

3. Peer Interview:

This is a board of potential that will assess your answers to questions and how you communicate with others.

   When this is done and you are selected, they will contact you for the next steps.

If you have questions, call 912-496-3111

The five stations throughout Charlton County:

Folkston

Station 1

97 Railroad Street

Folkston, GA 31537

Phone – 912-496-3111

 

St. George

Station 2

13063 Florida Ave.

St. George, GA 31562

 

Racepond

Station 3

3629 Carter Community Road

Folkston, GA 31537

 

Georgia Bend

Station 4

2561 Highway 121

St. George, GA 31562

 

Winokur

Station 5

18829 Highway 301

Folkston, GA 31537