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Firefighter All Experience Levels

City of Franklin
On-site
Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Firefighter

 

Starting Pay: 

Entry-Level Firefighter: $57,200/annually

Certified Firefighter: $60,632/annually

*AEMT license adds $5,000 to annual pay

*Paramedic license adds $11,500 to annual pay

City of Franklin 2025-2026 Benefits Guide

 

Anticipated Start Date: Late June/Early July

Please read/complete all the information/steps below to be considered for this upcoming testing period.

 

Take our written test online!

Applicants will take the FIREFIGHTER exam administered electronically by the National Testing Network (NTN). The final day to take the test will be April 17th, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT to be considered for the upcoming testing period.

Step 1: Fully complete the City of Franklin application. Attach all relevant documents, including any firefighter training/certification that you have received.

Step 2: Go to the NTN website, login/register, Find Jobs, search for Franklin's posting, select our job, follow the instructions, and complete our written exam!

 

Practice testing for the written exam can be found at this link:

https://ergopracticetests.com/?FLB/

 

Once the testing period has closed, the candidates (100) with the highest scores will receive an email invitation with more details to attend our testing days, which will start the final week of April. 

 

Testing Days

The testing days for this job opening will be held on five separate dates. Candidates will be invited to one or two of the five available dates, but days will be assigned without preference, please make sure you have availability through these days. Candidates will be notified of which day(s) they'll be required to show for testing on April 20th, 2026. Only candidates who received test day instructions will be permitted to test.

Test Date 1: April 29th, 2026

Test Date 2: April 30th, 2026

Test Date 3: May 1st, 2026

Test Date 4: May 4th, 2026

Test Date 5: May 5th, 2026

Testing consists of the physical ability test and panel interview with Fire Department personnel. Visit www.franklintn.gov/joinfranklinfire for more information.

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 the test days.

  • April 27th, 2026 - 8:00 AM - Noon
  • April 28th, 2026 - 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 615-791-3216 and visit www.franklintn.gov/joinfranklinfire 

 

Job Description:

Purpose of Job

Under general supervision performs 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:

Entry-Level Firefighter:

  • Must be 18 years old by April 29th, 2025
  • Possess a valid driver's license

Certified Firefighter:

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • 18 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. 

Education and Experience: Must be 18 years old to apply. The required knowledge, skill, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties are normally acquired through an Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.