FIREFIGHTER 1 - 09082026- 80841
State of Tennessee
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Job summary
The State of Tennessee is seeking a Firefighter I for the Memphis Air National Guard Base. You will perform firefighting duties at an Air National Guard base, working a 56-hour week with shifts to meet mission requirements, and comply with safety and NFPA standards.
Applicants must hold Firefighter I/II and HazMat Awareness/Operations certifications, have a valid driver’s license, and be able to pass a health and security clearance. This role includes extensive training and physical requirements.
Qualifications
- Education and Experience: Minimum Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and current certification accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation congress or the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications in all the following: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials-Awareness, Hazardous Materials-Operations.
Responsibilities
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material: Performs routine building inspection and cleaning of the fire station.
- Conducts fire prevention duties as assigned on base facilities in accordance with established policies and NFPA Standards.
- Conducts inspections on tools, equipment and apparatus in accordance with established policy and NFPA standards.
Skills
Education
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Job description
Opening Date/Time 09/08/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Opening Date/Time 09/08/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time 09/14/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly) $4,057.00
Salary (Annually) $48,684.00
Job Type Full-Time
City, State Location Memphis, TN
Department Military
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY, , SHELBY COUNTY
This position is located on the Memphis Air National Guard Base.
This classification, FIREFIGHTER 1, currently has a salary range of $4,057.00 - $6,099.00.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
Education and Experience: Minimum Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and current certification accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation congress or the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications in all the following: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials-Awareness, Hazardous Materials-Operations.
- Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
- Be eligible to receive a favorable security clearance, as required by appropriate regulations.
- Must pass and NFPA 1582 Occupational Health physical examination in accordance with TIG or DODM 6055.5 by a licensed physician so that physical condition is sufficient to perform all assigned duties.
- Must perform a physical fitness and agility examination to demonstrate that physical condition is sufficient to perform all assigned duties.
- Be willing and eligible to complete the required Air National Guard Fire Protection Program Certifications consistent with the duties of this job classification.
- Obtain certification within one (I) year of employment, accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress or the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications in all the following: Airport Firefighter, Driver/Operator Pumper, Driver/Operator ARFF, Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply, Driver Operator Aerial (if applicable), National Registry Emergency Medical Responder and Public Telecommunicator I/II.
- Under general supervision, is responsible for firefighting duties of average difficulty; and performs related work as required.
- This is the entry-working class in the Firefighter sub-series. An employee in this class is responsible for fighting fires at an Air National Guard base and will be required to work a 56-hour work week (24 or 48-hour shifts) or other incremental shift work to meet mission requirements as determined by supervisory personnel.
- The employee may be subjected to extreme temperatures while wearing fire protective ensemble that is encapsulating and insulating and may be exposed to toxic fumes, irritants, particulates, biological (infectious) and non-biological and or heated gasses.
- The employee may be required to climb ladders, operate from heights, walk or crawl in the dark along narrow and uneven surfaces, and operate in proximity to electrical power lines or other hazards, and may be exposed to situations to include hot, dark, and tightly enclosed spaces.
- Incumbents of this class must be able to lift, carry, drag or pull up to 185 pounds and must be able to climb 6 or more flights of stairs while wearing PPE, carrying equipment and tools weighing an additional 40 pounds.
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material: Performs routine building inspection and cleaning of the fire station.
- Conducts fire prevention duties as assigned on base facilities in accordance with established policies and NFPA Standards.
- Conducts inspections on tools, equipment and apparatus in accordance with established policy and NFPA standards.
- Performs firefighting tasks on aircraft, facilities, and equipment in accordance with established policy and procedures.
- Performs rescue operations to include vehicle extrication, confined space and high/low angle in accordance with established policy and procedures.
- Operates at hazardous material incidents, at a minimum of HazMat Operations level, in accordance with established policy and procedures.
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment: Operates assigned Airport Rescue Firefighting and structural apparatus in a non-emergency or emergency mode with emergency lights and sirens.
- Performs routine maintenance on tools, equipment and apparatus in accordance with established policy and NFPA standards.
- Performs Fire Communication Center duties which include the operation of teleph0nes, radios, computers, and building fire alarm receiving systems.
- Provides medical assistance or aid at a minimum of Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) level in accordance with established protocol.
- Teaches classes as outlined in the Fire Department annual training plan not to exceed their level of training.
- Performs special assignments/projects as required by the supervisor.
- Action Oriented
- Customer Focus
- Situational Adaptability
- Communicates Effectively
- Courage
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Mechanical
- Public Safety and Security
- Telecommunications
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Troubleshooting
- Written Comprehension
- Visual Color Discrimination
- Speech Clarity
- Prolonged Stamina
- Problem Sensitivity
- Computer
- Telephone
- Firefighting Tools and Equipment
- Scanner
- Public Address System
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
- A valid driver's license
- For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
- Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
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