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:
- December 16, 2025
- January 20, 2026
- February 24, 2026
Physical Agility Test
Location: Fire Station 1, 440 E. Chester Street
Dates:
- December 18, 2025 - 8:30 a.m.
- January 22, 2026 - 8:30 a.m.
- February 26, 2026 - 8:30 a.m.
*Note: these dates are pending HR's availability and may be adjusted
Pre-Hire Written Examination
Location: Fire Station 1, 440 E. Chester Street
Dates:
- December 18, 2025 - 8:30 a.m.
- January 22, 2026 - 8:30 a.m.
- February 26, 2026 - 8:30 a.m.
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
