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!
Come 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. You may drop by our Headquarters at 1399 Dean Forest Road, Savannah, GA 31405 to pick up an application or download one from this website at your convenience. We will call or mail you a letter of notification for the next scheduled applicant test, once it is scheduled, after we receive your completed application.
Applicant testing occurs monthly!
All applicants with an application on file that is 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 are not considered.
Our Current Openings
EMS Careers
Learn more about the various EMS Positions within Chatham EMS as well as the application process. EMS hosts yearly in house training to include EMT and Paramedic school, LifePack 15 cardiac monitors, Lucas 3 automated CPR devices, digital glidescopes, advanced LTV ventilators.
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 to include live fire training in burn building, Georgia Firefighters Pension eligibility, current ISO rating 2/2x, 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.
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.
Ambulance Restocking Crews
You run the calls. They do the rest!
Free Gym Memberships
Wellness plan with various locations throughout the county.
College Tuition Reimbursement Program
Up to $2000 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 150% Company Match
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.