The new Johns Creek Fire Department is gearing up, with recruitment in full swing and a Firefighter Job Fair set for Saturday, June 21, 2008, from 10am to 3pm at Johns Creek City Hall, 12000 Findley Road, Johns Creek, GA 30097.

The new Department will consist of 78 sworn members who will take over fire and emergency protection services from the Fulton County Fire Department, which is currently serving the City through an intergovernmental agreement.

Fire Chief Joseph Daniels leads the new Johns Creek Fire Department, which will be housed at three fire stations (Station 8 – 3165 Old Alabama Road; Station 12 – 10265 Medlock Bridge Road; and Station 20 – 10925 Rogers Circle) the City is purchasing from Fulton County.

“Our goal is to provide professional fire and emergency services for the City of Johns Creek,” said Daniels. “We value the residents, businesses and visitors to our community and will proudly serve them.”

State-of-the-art fire equipment has been purchased with two ladder trucks, three engines and two rescue transport-capable vehicles. A recent $30,000 grant from the Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company will be used to purchase five thermal imaging cameras for the Department’s use.

Job applications and additional information on the new JCFD are available at johnscreekga.gov or from the City’s Human Resources Department at 678-512-3200.