Requirements for Firefighter Applicants

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma, must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver's license, have vision corrected to 20/20, and must be a citizen of the United States.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Entrance Exam (score must be at least 70)
• In-depth Background Investigation
• Physical Ability Test
• Physical Exam (must satisfactorily pass after offer of employment)
• Drug Screen (must satisfactorily pass after offer of employment)
• Treadmill Evaluation (must satisfactorily pass after offer of employment)

Open House Recruiting (meet and greet, demonstrations & information sharing)

Location: Fire Admin, 720 S. Highland Ave.

Dates: October 21 and November 18, starting at 6:00 p.m.

Physical Agility Test

Location: Fire Station 1, 440 E. Chester Street

Dates: October 25* and November 20* at 8:30 a.m.

*Note: these dates are pending HR's availability and may be adjusted

Pre-Hire Written Examination

Location: Fire Admin, 720 S. Highland Ave.

Dates: October 28 at 6:00 p.m and November 20* at 9:00 a.m.

*Note: Nov. 20th written examinations will be administered immediately following successful completion of the PAT

Lateral Entry Fire Fighters do not have to take a written exam

MINIMUM Qualifications for Lateral Entry Firefighters: Firefighter I and Firefighter II certifications and at least 180 hours of Basic Firefighting Training through an accredited program.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS – must be filed with application:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• Social Security Card
• Birth Certificate
• Photo (full face)
• DD-214 (if applicable)
• Firefighter I and II Certificates (if applicable)
• Basic Firefighter Training Certificate (if applicable)

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Contact: 731-425-8350

Training Chief David Dorris 

Community Risk Reduction Specialist Captain Duane Seals

Deputy Fire Chief Marcus Turner

Fire Chief Don Friddle