Firefighter All Experience Levels
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Job Description
Starting Pay:
EntryLevel Firefighter: $55000/annually
Certified Firefighter: $60000/annually
*AEMT license adds $5000 to annual pay
*Paramedic license adds $11500 to annual pay
Anticipated Start Date: June 9th 2025
Testing will take place on MondayMarch 31 2025. Once you have passed the written and physical exam you will be provided an interview time throughout the week. Outofstate and outoftown candidates (more than two hours) will receive scheduling priority. It is not guaranteed that you will be interviewed on the same day as the receive a test invite and further testing instructions pleaseRSVP by emailing with your full name and that you plan to attend.Only candidates who RSVP to the email listed will receive test day instructions and be permitted to test. City of Franklin HR will send you confirmation that you have met the requirements and send you test day instructions. You must also complete the online application.
Test day consists of a written exam physical ability test and panel interview with Fire Department personnel. Visit more information.
Written Exam
Study guide can be found here: Ability
The City of Franklin Fire Department uses the FPAT (Fireground Physical Ability Test) for the physical ability test and a demo of the FPAT can be found here: will be two practice dates available for candidates who would like to go through the course prior to test day.
- March:00 AM Noon
- March 28 2025 Noon 4:00 PM
Physical ability testing will take place at Fire Station 7 at 1972 John Fitzgerald Drive Franklin TN 37064.
The practice sessions are not required as part of the hiring process and are available to candidates on a voluntary basis. Must be 18 years of age to participate.
For Questions: Please call the City of Franklin Human Resources
Department at andvisit of Job
Under general supervisionperforms all duties of a firefighter which includes fighting fires salvage and rescue work and administering minor first aid. Completes regular training sessions and performs some maintenance work on the fire station and vehicles as required. Reports to the Captain and/or Lieutenant.
Essential Job Duties
A. Performs fire control duties
- Responds to fire rescue hazardous materials emergencies and other emergencies assigned to company.
- Lays and connects hose lines nozzles and other related appliances and turns water on and off as necessary; carries puts up and climbs ladders and operates rescue equipment as necessary.
- Performs salvage work at fire and emergency scenes using salvage covers vacuums mops and squeegees.
- Performs ventilation by making openings in buildings using exhaust fans or fog streams power tools hand saws and axes.
- Enters burning or contaminated buildings structures and other areas to fight fires and/or perform rescues while wearing required protective clothing and safety equipment.
- Administers first aid to the sick injured.
- Performs tactical surveys of commercial structures in assigned district.
B. Attends training to maintain and learn new knowledge and skills
- Attends regular training sessions to practice existing procedures and to learn and practice new firefighting and rescue methods.
C. Performs routine preparatory work to maintain readiness to respond to emergencies
- Assists in cleaning personal and station firefighting equipment upon return to the station after an emergency call or a practice drill.
- Cleans and maintains areas of the fire station used by Department personnel as scheduled.
Other Job Duties
Performs other job duties as assigned including:
- Operates a pressure pump and elevating devices as assigned.
- Assists with the fire prevention programs.
- Maintains fire hydrants and completes any necessary paperwork.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Primary Job Challenges
Primary challenges of this position include maintaining good judgment under high stress scenarios and maintaining readiness to respond 24/7 to emergencies.
Equipment Operated
Safety equipment (e.g. oxygen supply SCBA) hand tools (e.g. axes and entry tools) and power tools (e.g. saws and vehicle extraction tools)
Eligibility Requirements:
EntryLevel Firefighter:
- Must be 18 years old by March 27th 2025
- Possess a valid drivers license
Certified Firefighter:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Valid Drivers License
- 18 years of age
- FirefighterII Certification. Certification MUST BE from eitherTennessee Commission on Firefighting IFSACor ProBoard
- Minimum 320hour basic firefighter training academy verified by FFD Training Division Staff
- Current EMT AEMT or Paramedic license in the State of Tennessee ORa current EMT AEMT or Paramedic license in another state AND must meet the reciprocity requirements for the State of Tennessee.
- State of TN reciprocity requirements can be found at this link: and Experience: Must be 18years old to apply. The required knowledge skill and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties are normally acquired through an Associates degree (A. A. or equivalent from twoyear College or technical school; or six months to oneyear related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Employment Type
Full Time
