Certified Firefighter

Starting Pay: 

Certified Firefighter EMT: $53,695/Year 

Certified FirefighterAEMT: $58,695/Year 

Certified Firefighter Paramedic: $65,195/Year 

Testing and interviews for this job opening will be held on 3 separate dates. Candidates only need to participate on one of the three available dates. Please select one of the testing dates and RSVP by emailing rsvpfranklinfire@franklintn.gov with your full name and date attending. 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 Date Option 1: July 10, 2024 

Test Date Option 2: July 11, 2024 

Test Date Option 3: July 12,2024 

Test day consists of a written exam, physical ability test, and panel interview with Fire Department personnel. Visit www.franklintn.gov/joinfranklinfire for more information.  

Written Exam 

Study guide can be found here: https://www.publicsafetycompass.com/product/entry-level-firefighter-online-study-guide/ 

Physical 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-xPQtD75eg&t=16s 

There will be two practice dates available for candidates who would like to go through the course prior to test day. Those dates are: July 8, 2024 and July 9, 2024 from 9am to 12pm at Fire Station 7 at 1972 John Fitzgerald Drive, Franklin, TN 37064. Please follow the link to sign up for a time that works best for you to participate in a practice session. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA9A92DA0FCC43-48808884-franklin 

 The practice sessions is not required as part of the hiring process and is available to candidates on a voluntary basis.  

 For Questions:Please call the City of Franklin Human Resources 

Departmentat 615- 791- 3216and visit www.franklintn.gov/joinfranklinfire 

I. Purpose of Job

Under general supervision, performs all duties of a firefighter which include fighting fires, salvage and rescue work, and administering minor first aid.  Completes regular training sessions and performs some maintenance work on fire stations and vehicles as required. Reports to the Captain and/or Lieutenant. 

 II. 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, positions, 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 creating 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 and 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.

III. 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.
• May perform special operation functions within their respective training level.

IV. 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.

V.  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)

VI. Key Competencies Required

• Job Content Knowledge:

Has considerable knowledge of the polices, procedures, and methods of the Department. Has considerable knowledge of the state and local laws, regulations and ordinances as they pertain to the specific responsibilities of Firefighter. Has thorough knowledge of modern fire suppression and basic emergency medical principles, practices, and equipment. Has thorough knowledge of the geography of the district and is able to carry out complex oral and written instructions. Has the ability to drive fire station vehicles and operate firefighting equipment. Is able to maintain good physical conditioning in order to perform strength and agility tasks. Is able to develop and maintain effective communications and relationships with all departments and agencies involved in the activities of the job. Knows how to operate various firefighting equipment as required in the completion of daily activities. Has the ability to perform duties necessary to promote the safety and welfare of the general public. Is able to react quickly and calmly in dangerous and emergency situations. Is able to use independent judgment and discretion as necessary in the performance of routine and non-routine activities. . Is able to use independent judgment in a wide array of circumstances from routine tasks to extremely critical situations. Has the ability to work in stressful, high risk conditions.

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional    journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present  information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public.  
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. 
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  In decision making, some choices are known while others may need to be identified.  Some reliance on  precedent.  Ability to interpret a variety of complex instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 
• Teamwork: Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Encourages others to express their ideas and opinions.  Provides input into identifying and solving problems.  Anticipates need of others for information about job tasks and work environment and provides it to them in a timely manner.  Willingly assists others with job tasks when appropriate.   

VII. Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: Performance of the essential duties of this job requires the incumbent to:                                                                                            

• Regularly stand.
• Regularly walk.
• Occasionally sit.
• Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Regularly reach with hands and arms.         
• Frequently climb or balance.                        
• Frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly talk or hear.                                   
• Occasionally taste or smell.                          
• Regularly lift up to 10 pounds.
• Frequently lift more than 100 pounds.

Work Environment:  Performance of the essential duties of this job requires:                                                                                                              

• Frequent exposure to wet or humid conditions (non-weather).
• Frequent Work near moving mechanical parts
• Frequent work in high, precarious places
• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles
• Frequent exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Frequent exposure to extreme heat (non-weather)
• Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock
• Frequent exposure to vibration.

The work environment is very loud (examples: jack hammer work, front row at rock concert).

Qualifications:

 Education and Experience

Must be 21 years old to apply. The required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties are normally acquired through an Associate's Degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

At the time of testing Certified Candidates MUST have all of the following: 

• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• 21 years of age
• Firefighter II Certification. Certification MUST BE from either Tennessee Commission on Firefighting, IFSAC, or ProBoard 
• Minimum 320-hour basic firefighter training academy, verified by FFD Training Division Staff    
• Current EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic license in the State of Tennessee OR a 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: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/healthprofboards/ems/Reciprocity.pdf