Aug. 24, 2020

The City of Johnson City will begin the process of hiring new firefighters on Tuesday (Sept. 1). Qualified applicants should demonstrate integrity, good judgment, and the willingness to make a difference in our community.

The first step in the hiring process is the Firefighter Examination. Registrations for the upcoming test dates will be accepted Sept. 1-25.

Firefighter trainees receive 12 weeks of paid training through the Northeast Regional Fire Training School. New firefighters will be assigned to one of three shifts and will be on duty for 24 hours every other day for five days, after which they will be off for four days before the schedule repeats. Firefighters typically work nine or 10 days per month. Starting trainee pay for firefighters is $33,751.66 and moves to $35,415.46 after completion of the probationary period.   

Successful firefighter applicants will be eligible for the following incentives:

Tennessee Certified Firefighter I                                                    $1,200 incentive

Tennessee E MT (Basic)                                                                   $1,350 incentive

Tennessee E MT (Advanced)                                                            $1,350 incentive

To register for the Firefighter Examination, applicants must be 18 years of age by Oct. 19, 2020 and have a high school diploma or G ED. Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude other than a minor traffic violation. Applicants must possess a valid driver license with no suspensions or revocations within the past 24 cumulative months.

Examination registration information and requirements are available on the City website, www.johnsoncitytn.org/hr. There are two ways to register for the examination. Applicants can email the required documents to the Human Resources Department at rlockner@johnsoncitytn.org or mail the documents to Human Resources Department, PO Box 2150, Johnson City, TN 37605.

Applicants must provide copies of the following documents:

• City of Johnson City Application for Employment (available at www.johnsoncitytn.org/hr)
• Release and Waiver Form (available at www.johnsoncitytn.org/hr)
• Birth Certificate
• High School Diploma/G ED  or Transcript with Graduation Date
• Driver License
• Social Security Card
• College/University Diploma (if applicable)
• Certification from TN State Fire School (if applicable)
• E MT Certification (A or B) (if applicable)
• DD-214 for Veterans Credit (if applicable)

Applicants will receive an exam packet by email that will include a date and time of the exam and physical ability. For more information, please call 423.434.6018.

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