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Recruit and Certified Firefighter – City of Brentwood, TN

The City of Brentwood is now accepting applications for Firefighters to join our team in the Brentwood Fire & Rescue Department.

The City of Brentwood, located in scenic Williamson County, is considered one of the most desirable suburban locations in Tennessee. The city is known for its strong business community, quality schools, abundant recreational activities, and high standard of living. It sits just south of Nashville and has a population of approximately 46,000 residents. Brentwood Fire & Rescue serves the community from five strategically located fire stations around the city.

Top‑of‑the‑line equipment and facilities, coupled with a wide range of training opportunities help make Brentwood Fire & Rescue a destination department. Brentwood Fire & Rescue supports our members being involved at the local, state, and national levels of the fire service. The best part of Brentwood Fire & Rescue? The quality of the people who make up this organization – we have a high standard of entry and a high standard of performance!

As a Brentwood Firefighter you will be responsible for preparing for and responding to fire, medical, and related emergency calls and providing general support within the Fire & Rescue Department. You’ll be a part of an accredited and award‑winning department that remains committed to providing the highest level of fire suppression, fire education, emergency medical, and technical rescue services to the Brentwood community.

• Responds to emergency calls for fire, medical, and other emergency situations.
• Removes individuals from dangerous/hazardous situations.
• Performs all activities necessary to suppress/extinguish fires.
• Assesses emergency medical problems and performs prescribed treatment as outlined and authorized under Tennessee Emergency Medical Responder guidelines.
• Performs code enforcement, pre‑fire surveys and building inspections; issues burn permits; maintains hydrants; provides education to the public on fire safety/prevention; provides tours of fire station facilities.

• Possesses a strong sense of integrity and professionalism.
• Values maintaining excellent overall fitness to perform their duties effectively.
• Has flexibility and adaptability to work in unpredictable environments and face ever‑changing challenges.
• Is dedicated to being a team player collaborating and communicating with fellow firefighters and emergency personnel.
• Has a servant‑leader mindset and genuine desire to help others.

• 21+ years of age
• Sixty (60) credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university OR Thirty (30) credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university plus two (2) years paid structural firefighting experience
• Valid driver’s license

• Transportation Supplement ($500/year)
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Attendance Bonus
• Longevity Bonus
• Group Health & Life Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental, Life and AD&D)
• Short‑Term Disability
• Long‑Term Disability
• Retirement (Pension) Program
• Deferred Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• YMCA Membership
• Williamson County REC Center Discounted Membership
• Bank/Credit Union Membership
• Library Membership
• Employee Assistance Program

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines, tools and equipment which includes a motor vehicle, computer, generator, fire pump, fire hydrant, axe, shovel, hydraulic tools, power tools, hand tools, medical equipment, etc. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. Must be able to exert in excess of one hundred pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of fifty pounds of force frequently.

Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for very heavy work.

Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, technical, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange…