Annual Recertification Requirements
While the Georgia Firefighters Standards and Training Council sets the minimum required hours for fire personnel to maintain state certification, most of the city's fire personnel pursue a much higher level of expertise in a variety of skills. In addition to the core skills, each firefighter must complete an additional 24 hours per year of approved continuing education to advance the firefighter's level of knowledge and ability.
Beyond the scope of basic fire department operations are a number of advanced rescue techniques often referred to as Specialty Rescue. While Marietta's recruits are introduced to the skills required for these advanced rescues, many will not be equipped to complete a certification class until they have several years of experience in the fire service. The specialty rescues include the following certifications: