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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

Training Instructor Captain Rob Johnson

Community Risk Reduction Specialist Captain Duane Seals

Deputy Fire Chief Marcus Turner

Fire Chief Don Friddle


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