Join Our Team

Chatham Emergency Services is a community owned Non-Profit organization which provides both Fire and EMS services since 1961. We respond to more than 80,000 Fire and EMS calls per year. You do not need to be dual or cross-certified. You can work strictly in EMS; strictly in fire, or do both if you choose!

Earn while you learn! If you are interested in a Fire, EMS, or Dispatch Career, we will hire qualified applicants and play you while you attend our Fire, EMS, or Dispatch Academy!

Help Us Make the community a safer Place.

Chatham Emergency Services is always accepting applications for our Firefighter, Paramedic, EMT, Dispatch, and Support Staff Positions. Stop by our Headquarters at 1399 Dean Forest Road, Savannah, GA 31405 to pick up an application today! You may also download one from this website at your convenience.  We will contact you via email or phone regarding our next scheduled applicant test.

Applicant testing occurs monthly!

All applicants that have submitted an application less than one year in age will be notified in writing by U.S. Mail or directly by phone of all upcoming testing opportunities.  You will not be permitted to test until you have submitted a completed application package.  Incomplete applications will not considered.

EMS Careers

Learn more about the various EMS Positions within Chatham EMS, as well as the application process. EMS hosts yearly, in house training for LifePack 15 cardiac monitors, Lucas 3 automated CPR devices, digital glidescopes, and advanced LTV ventilators. EMT school is taught roughly 5 times annually. Paramedic school is taught once per yer. 

Fire Careers

Learn more about the various positions within Chatham Fire Department as well as the application process. Our department offers yearly in house training including live fire training in burn building, Georgia Firefighters Pension eligibility, current ISO rating 2/2x, and career advancement opportunities.

Full Perks & Benefits

7 Paid Holidays

Additional PTO Hours accrued on company approved holidays.

Free Continuing Education Classes

Fire, EMS and Dispatch courses.

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New Live Fire Training Facility

Numerous courses offered throughout the year include NPQ and State level fire classes.

Annual Uniform Allowance

Get full uniform and boots yearly with included annual allowance.

Free Gym Memberships

Wellness plan with various locations throughout the county.

College Tuition Reimbursement Program

Up to $2500 in annual college tuition reimbursement.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Cash payout each paycheck if our insurance is not needed.

Free Life Insurance = 1.5x Salary

Spouse and Children life insurance included as well.

401k with Company Match Up To 4%

Traditional and ROTH options available.

Competitive Pay & Many Shift Choices

8, 12 & 24 Hour EMS Shifts. 24 Hour Fire Shifts. 12 Hour Dispatch Shifts.

Relocation Assistance Program

Get reimbursed for part of your travel and relocation costs!

Free Annual Wellness Exams

Receive a full medical workup each year to help maintain your health.

Birthday Gift Cards

A small gift from us to you, each year!

Bereavement & Jury Duty Leave

Called to serve or going through a tough time? We've got your back.

Paid Time Off

Starting at 3 weeks per year with more hours accrued with seniority.

Free Long Term Disability

Short term disability also available.

Co-Worker Financial Assistance Fund

HOOO - Helping One of Our Own Fund

College Tuition Discount

10% Discount with Columbia Southern University

Teladoc Service

With low $20 copay.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Designated account to assist with health and dependent expenses.

AT&T FirstNet Available

Option to get unlimited talk, text, and data discount for cell phone.

New Fleet and Equipment

Progressive vehicle replacement schedule.

Adoption Assistance Program

Financial reimbursement available for child adoption related costs.

LETS WORK TOGETHER!

Still have questions? Just Ask!

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