Firefighter

Description

To be considered, you must obtain and upload a copy of your State Driving Record within Section 6 of the application. Follow the link below to get yours.

Non-Certified Firefighter starts at $50,278.92 yearly salary.

Firefighter I starts at $54,651.00 yearly salary and is dependent upon applicable experience.

Firefighter II starts at $59,023.08 yearly salary and is dependent upon applicable experience.

Full-time position eligible for an annual performance bonus and a longevity bonus.

There are 8 vacancies available.

• Paid Holidays: 13 days
• Paid Time Off: 23 days for 0‑4 years of service (7.08 hours per pay period)
• Longevity Bonus:
  Based on Years of Service
• Merit Pay:
  Based on performance (Annual Salary increase and Bonus)
• Town Paid Benefits Include:
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life Insurance (1x Salary or $50k minimum, $10k spouse, & $5k child)
• Retirement Match
• Education Reimbursement
• Free Wellness Programs and Free Gym Access

Vision & dental: HSA: $15.24 single $104.93 family | OAP: $20.40 single $140.18 family

The purpose of this classification is to combat, extinguish, and prevent fires; perform fire fighting activities that facilitate the protection of life and property. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Respond to fire alarms, extinguish fires, remove people from burning structures.
• Speak to citizens and businesses about fire safety.
• Maintain department facilities and equipment.
• Participate in individual and group training exercises.
• Report to Station Lieutenant and Battalion Chief.

Submit a current complete driving record during the application process. Failure to attach will result in disqualification. Driving records from any state of residency may be used.

• Respond to fire alarms, connect hose, hold nozzle and direct water streams.
• Force entry of premises for fire fighting, rescue and salvage operations.
• Remove persons from danger; administer first aid to injured persons.
• Position and climb ladders to access upper levels of buildings.
• Perform salvage operations such as throwing covers, sweeping water and removing debris.
• Carry charged hose line into structure for fire extinguishment.
• Perform community service; educate public through onsite visits and demonstrations.
• Physically able to wear complete protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Participate in fire drills and attend training classes.
• Perform hazardous tasks under emergency conditions with extreme exertion.
• Lift objects weighing 50 to 100 pounds; perform tasks requiring bending, crouching, stooping, climbing, and crawling in smoke‑filled environments.
• Subject to call back in emergency situations during unscheduled work times.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Respond to medical calls; provide first aid and basic emergency interventions.

• Provide coverage in absence of other personnel.
• Perform general maintenance work in upkeep of department property (cleaning, minor repairs, hose maintenance, yard work, painting).
• Operate departmental radio communications on special assignments.
• Participate in annual hose and flow testing of fire hydrants.
• Perform Town‑wide Pre‑Fire Inspections.

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license issued by the State of Tennessee.
• Pass written firefighter examination, department’s physical agility test, psychological exam, medical examination by a licensed physician and maintain physical requirements.

• Complete TN Fire Commission approved basic firefighting course.
• Maintain State of Tennessee Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification.
• Pass yearly SCBA fit test and medical questionnaire.
• Respond to emergency situations during unscheduled work times.
• Obtain TN Fire Commission Firefighter I and II certification within 1 year.
• Complete ICSS-100, ICSS-200, ICSS-800.
• Complete TN Fire Commission approved Firefighter Survival, Rapid Intervention Teams, and Smoke Divers courses.
• Obtain Red Cross CPR for…