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Cherokee seeks qualified firefighters

Aug 10, 2011

Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services is currently accepting applications for entry level firefighters EMT/paramedics.

Applicants must be a certified Georgia Emergency Medical Technician (EMT, paramedic) or a Nationally Registered EMT-I or paramedic.

Applications may be obtained online at www.cherokeega.com . Applications can be turned in online or in person at Cherokee Fire Headquarters located at 150 Chattin Dr. in Canton.

The deadline for applications will be Friday, Sept. 2, at 4 p.m.

For more information contact Lt. Robbie Kennedy at rkennedy@cherokeega.com or by calling (678) 493-4017.

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