Careers
…Ranger/Wildland Firefighter Ranger applications are only accepted when there is an advertised job vacancy posting. Examples of duties: Operate two to five ton trucks and medium to heavy crawler tractors…
Georgia Emergency Management (GEMA)
The state’s preparedness, response and recovery agency works with public and private sector organizations to prevent and respond to natural and man-made emergencies.
Meet GFC’s Director: Tim Lowrimore
…employees who kept the agency functioning with efficiency and determination through the unforeseen challenges of 2020. Your service and leadership are hallmarks of this agency. To serve as Director, to…
GFC’s Stance on Respect and Discrimination
…reflected poorly on the agency and inquiries from the public received our immediate attention. Balancing the rights of individuals to express their thoughts with the agency’s interest in fostering an…
Rural Fire Defense Program
…provides the GFC with a backup force of equipment and trained people for emergency forest fire situations. RFD fire suppression units include: Super Fire Knocker Wildland Brush Slip-In Unit Mobile…
GFC’s people and services impact Georgians
…As a media relations specialist for the agency, it is my privilege to share information about the many ways GFC’s people and services impact Georgians. From winter planting season and…
Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
…October 2017 with the hiring of the Prescribed Fire Center Coordinator. The goal of the Co-Op is to increase the frequency, quality, and quantity of prescribed fire on private lands….
Georgia Forestry Commission Helping Fight Western Wildfires
…times of emergency, and it’s a privilege to be able to return the favor,” he said. Since June, 60 GFC personnel have responded to wildfire incidents in other states. According…
Storm Mitigation Planning
…when the time comes. New opportunities for economic and environmental use of woody debris may also be available. Helpful Resources Find sample emergency response plans, Do’s & Don’ts on managing…
New Online Tool Tracks Georgia Wildfire Activity
…show reasonable fire prevention precautions were not taken. The Georgia Forestry Commission has launched an online tool that pinpoints wildfire activity throughout the state. By visiting the agency’s website at…
