Firefighter Exam Registration

Firefighter Examination Registration

The City of Johnson City invites you to register for the Firefighter Examination and start your career as a Johnson City Firefighter. Anyone interested in working for the City of Johnson City Fire Department must meet the minimum requirements for the position and pass the testing process. The information provided will remain on file for a period of one year.

The Hiring Process Includes

• Application for Employment
• Firefighter Examination / Physical Ability (June 21 2025)
• Background Investigation
• Interview Panel
• Conditional Offer/ Medical Screening

Johnson City Fire Department Firefighter Examination Registration Information.

Registration dates: 15 May 2025 9 June 2025

Requirements for registering:

18 years of age by June 21 2025 high school graduate or GED physically able to perform the duties of a firefighter trainee as defined by the City of Johnson City and not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude other than a minor traffic violation. Applicants must possess a valid drivers license with NO suspensions or revocations within the past 24 cumulative months.

Written and Physical Ability Tests will be held on Saturday June 21st. The Written test will begin promptly at 9:00 AM at Memorial Park Community Center 510 Bert St Johnson City TN. The Physical Ability Test time will be scheduled after registration is received and will take place at Fire Station 3 505 E Main Street Johnson City TN. No late entries will be permitted to either test. Candidates should bring valid ID to each test.

To register complete application and email the following require documents:

We will not be conducting registration in person.

All documents need to be email to when applying for registration.

Documents must be uploaded as attachments using PDF or JPG

Registration will not be accepted and returned if any of the following documents are missing.

Documents required to register for the exam:

Release & Waiver Form (print from Waiver Form )

Birth Certificate;

High School Diploma/GED or Transcript with Graduation Date;

Drivers License;

Social Security Card;

College/University Diploma (if applicable);

Certification from TN State Fire School (if applicable);

EMT Certification (A or B) (if applicable);

DD214 for Veterans Credit (if applicable).

When Human Resources receives your registration documents an exam packet will be emailed to you. It will include the date and time of the exam and physical ability. If hired any candidate who possess an active Fire Fighter I & II certification from a validated Fire Service Training Program (verified by the Johnson City Fire Department) and a current valid Tennessee or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Licensure will begin employment at the rank of Firefighter. Documented evidence of the training level must be provided prior to the closing of the application period and is subject to verification by the Human Resources department. All certifications must be issued by or approved by the State of Tennessee. For more information call Juan Cardona at.

EEO/AA

This is a Safety Sensitive position subject to preemployment random and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as allowed by law.