Atlanta Fire Rescue Department Summer Youth Program
Must be at least 16 years old of age and current High School student, or recently graduated student from 2025 – 2026 school calendar year
Position open until filled.
Location: Atlanta Public Safety Headquarters / Atlanta Public Safety Training Center
Duration: 8 Weeks Salary - $15.00/hr.
Work Hours: Must be able to commit to working from Monday – Friday | hours 8:30am - 4:00pm
General Description and Classification Standards
The individual(s) selected for this rewarding experience will receive on-the-job and situational training for public service/safety careers in Fire including customer service, community engagement, and operations support.
Successful job candidates will gain exposure to other jobs and careers in public service/safety through exploratory sessions with department leaders as well as gain the opportunity to develop work/life skills.
Supervision Received
Works under direct supervision and follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
Ideal candidates will have the preferred qualifications:
The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department environment is safety sensitive and requires that all applicants undergo a drug screen and fingerprinting background check.
The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
Minimum Qualifications
Selection Criteria
Licensures and Certifications
None required
Preferred Requirements
None required
Work Environment
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
Lifting Requirements: Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.
The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.
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