CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTER

City of Brentwood TN; Brentwood (TN); Presencial; USD 74 000 - 79 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Transportation Supplement

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick Leave

Attendance Bonus

Longevity Bonus

Group Health & Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Pension Program

Deferred Compensation

Tuition Reimbursement

YMCA Membership

REC Center Discounted Membership

Bank/Credit Union Membership

Library Membership

Employee Assistance Program

Resumo da oferta

Brentwood Fire & Rescue Department seeks candidates to join our team on a 48/96 schedule with Fire Fighter II and EMT certifications.

Brentwood Fire and Rescue Department serves the community from five stations with top equipment and training opportunities, offering a robust benefits package and a strong, mission-driven team culture.

Qualificações

• Requires 21+ years of age.
• 60 credits from regionally accredited college OR 30 credits plus 2 years of paid structural firefighting experience.
• Fire Fighter II certification (IFSAC/ProBoard).
• EMT-B certification (TN/NREMT).
• Successful completion of a recognized fire academy or equivalent training.

Responsabilidades

• Respond to emergency calls for fire, medical, and other emergencies.
• Provide rescue and firefighting support as needed.
• Perform fire suppression, medical treatment per TN EMT scope, and building inspections when applicable.
• Maintain equipment and receive daily assignments from supervisors.

Conhecimentos

Integrity

Fitness

Adaptability

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Formação académica

60 credits (regional accreditation)

Fire Fighter II (IFSAC/ProBoard)

EMT-B (TN/NREMT)

Fire academy completion

Driver's license

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Brentwood Fire & Rescue is now accepting applications from candidates with Fire Fighter II and EMT certifications to join our team.

Brentwood Fire and Rescue Department

48/96 Schedule

Annual starting pay, including the applicable EMS supplement:

Certified Fire Fighter II and EMT, with less than two years of paid structural firefighting experience:

EMT-B: $57,738

AEMT: $62,391

Paramedic: $68,078

Certified Fire Fighter II and EMT, with two or more years of paid structural firefighting experience:

EMT-B: $62,391

AEMT: $67,044

Paramedic: $72,731

5% salary increase after successful completion of 12-month probationary period. Plus: Transportation supplement of $500/year to be paid over 26 pay periods annually.

Testing and Interviews to be Held: Monday, November 9 – Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Additional details to be emailed to applicants who meet minimum qualifications.

The City of Brentwood, located in scenic Williamson County, is considered one of the most desirable suburban locations in Tennessee. The city is known for its strong business community, quality schools, abundant recreational activities, and high standard of living. It sits just south of Nashville and has a population of approximately 46,000 residents. Brentwood Fire & Rescue serves the community from five strategically located fire stations around the city. Top-of-the-line equipment and facilities, coupled with a wide range of training opportunities, help make Brentwood Fire & Rescue a destination department. Brentwood Fire & Rescue supports our members being involved at the local, state, and national levels of the fire service. The best part of Brentwood Fire & Rescue? The quality of the people who make up this organization – we have a high standard of entry and a high standard of performance!

As a Brentwood Firefighter you will be responsible for preparing for and responding to fire, medical, and related emergency calls and providing general support within the Fire & Rescue Department. You’ll be a part of an accredited and award-winning department that remains committed to providing the highest level of fire suppression, fire education, emergency medical, and technical rescue services to the Brentwood community.

• Responds to emergency calls for fire, medical, and other emergency situations.
• Removes individuals from dangerous/hazardous situations.
• Performs all activities necessary to suppress/extinguish fires.
• Assesses emergency medical problems and performs prescribed treatment as outlined and authorized under Tennessee Emergency Medical Responder guidelines.
• Performs code enforcement, pre-fire surveys and building inspections; issues burn permits; maintains hydrants; provides education to the public on fire safety/prevention; provides tours of fire station facilities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Possesses a strong sense of integrity and professionalism.
• Values maintaining excellent overall fitness to perform their duties effectively.
• Has flexibility and adaptability to work in unpredictable environments and face ever-changing challenges.
• Is dedicated to being a team player collaborating and communicating with fellow firefighters and emergency personnel.
• Has a servant-leader mindset and genuine desire to help others.

• 21+ years of age
• Sixty (60) credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university OR Thirty (30) credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university combined with two (2) years or more of paid structural firefighting experience
• Fire Fighter II (IFSAC/ProBoard)
• EMT-B (TN/NREMT)
• Successful completion of a recognized fire academy or equivalent structured firefighter training program
• Valid driver’s license

Benefits

• Transportation Supplement
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Attendance Bonus
• Longevity Bonus
• Group Health & Life Insurance
  1. Medical
  2. Vision
  3. Dental
  4. Life and AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement (Pension) Program
• Deferred Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• YMCA Membership
• Williamson County REC Center Discounted Membership
• Bank/Credit Union Membership
• Library Membership
• Employee Assistance Program

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines, tools and equipment which includes a motor vehicle, computer, generator, fire pump, fire hydrant, axe, shovel, hydraulic tools, power tools, hand tools, medical equipment, etc. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. Must be able to exert in excess of one hundred pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of fifty pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for very heavy work.

DATA CONCEPTION

Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, technical, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange administrative, firefighting and emergency medical information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants.

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Requires the ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures related to the job of Certified Firefighter. Requires the ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and a well-modulated voice.

INTELLIGENCE

Requires the ability to learn and understand basic to complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to the job of Certified Firefighter.

VERBAL APTITUDE

Requires the ability to record and deliver information to supervisors and officials; to explain procedures and policies; and to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines and objectives.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE

Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; determine time and weight; and utilize statistical inference.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE

Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with equipment.

MOTOR COORDINATION

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated equipment.

MANUAL DEXTERITY

Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have average levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION

Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT

Requires the ability to deal with people (i.e. staff, supervisors, general public, and officials) beyond giving and receiving instructions such as in interpreting departmental policies and procedures. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency related to the job of Certified Firefighter.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION

Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.