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:
- May 19, 2026
- June 23, 2026
- July 21, 2026
- September 15, 2026
- October 13, 2026
Physical Agility Test
Location: Fire Station 1, 440 E. Chester Street
Dates:
- May 21, 2026 - 8:30 a.m.
- June 25, 2026 - 8:30 a.m.
- July 23, 2026 - 8:30 a.m.
- September 17, 2026 - 8:30 a.m.
- October 15, 2026 - 8:30 a.m.
*Note: these dates are pending HR's availability and may be adjusted
Pre-Hire Written Examination
Written exams now take place at our administration building immediately after passage of the physical agility test. These exams no longer require separate scheduling.
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
