Applicants must successfully pass a written aptitude test before proceeding to a firefighter physical agility test. Those who pass the agility test will be invited to the interview phase.
Benefits
Paid healthcare, dental and vision insurance
401a and 457 retirement programs with up to 8% contribution
Paid vacation and sick time
Internal promotion opportunities
1 day on, 2 days off
Paid training opportunities
Overtime available
Paid stipend for AEMT, paramedic license
Open positions are posted to the La Vergne jobs board.
Credentialed Firefighter
Starting Pay: $43,382
Minimum Requirements
Age 18 years or older
Required: No felony convictions or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude
Required: High School Diploma or GED required
Required: valid driver’s license
Required: Tennessee Firefighter I and II, IFSAC or Pro Board
Required: Tennessee Department of Public Health Emergency Medical Responder Advanced Medical Technician (AEMT)
Recruit Firefighter
Starting Pay: $39,701
Minimum Requirements
Age 18 or older
Required: No felony convictions or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Required: Valid Driver’s License
Preferred: Firefighter I and II, IFSAC or Pro Board
Preferred: Tennessee Department of Public Health Emergency Medical Responder Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
Post Employment Requirements
Must obtain State of Tennessee Firefighter I within eighteen (18) months
Must obtain State of Tennessee Firefighter II within thirty (30) months
Must obtain State of Tennessee Division of Emergency Medical Treatment (EMT) within eighteen (18) months
Must obtain State of Tennessee Division of Advance Emergency Medical Service within thirty (30) months