0800 hours Tuesday, July 6 – 1700 hours Monday, July 19, 2010.**
You must complete a Fire Applicant Screening Questionnaire before submitting an application for the position of Firefighter/EMT to determine if you are a viable candidate. If the answers you provide on this questionnaire are acceptable, the web site will automatically direct you to the City of Marietta’s Official Web Site/Employment Application page.
We urge you to thoroughly read the material contained within the Marietta Fire Department’s recruiting website, http://www.joinmairettafire.com. There you will find links to a downloadable PDF version of the Firefighter/EMT Entrance Exam Information Book and online application, Frequently Asked Questions, as well as details on a range of topics from the Application Timeline to What to Expect in Your First Year as a Firefighter.
Due to the anticipated number of applicants, we ask that attempt to find answers to your questions on our recruiting website. If you are unable to find the information you seek, you may phone our Human Resources Department @ 770.794.5562 or contact the Lieutenant of the Fire Department’s Training Division @ 770.794.5475.
** We will not accept any applications outside of this timeframe.
Fire Sprinkler System Saves Home
On April 17, 2010, at approximately 9:45 a.m., Marietta and Cobb County Fire units were dispatched to a single-family residential fire at 710 Pear Grove Pl. Marietta, GA.
Upon arrival crews found the fire had been extinguished. The officer on the scene interviewed the homeowner who stated they had been cooking fondue and the grease ignited. The homeowner then attempted to extinguish the fire but was unsuccessful. Fortunately the home was built with a fire sprinkler system that activated and extinguished the fire.
Although the response time was under eight minutes, fire can reach the point of flashover in fewer than two minutes. There is no doubt that damages were kept to a minimum due the fire sprinkler system.
For more information, call the Marietta Fire Department at 770-794-5458.
