Fire Intern

Overview

End Date

3/21/2025

Date Posted

3/3/2025

Job Code

FireE

Location

Fire Stations

Address

109 3rd Ave S

City

Franklin

State

TN

Country

United States of America

Description

Starting Pay

$42,426/annually | $20.40/hr

Anticipated Start Date: June 9th, 2025

Testing and interviews for this job opening will be held on 3 separate dates. Candidates only need to participate on one of the three available dates. Please select one of the testing dates and RSVP by emailing rsvpfranklinfire@franklintn.gov with your full name and date attending. Only candidates who RSVP to the email listed will receive test day instructions and be permitted to test. City of Franklin HR will send you confirmation that you have met the requirements and send you test day instructions. You must also complete the online application.

Test Date Option 1: March 31st, 2025

Test Date Option 2: April 1st, 2025

Test Date Option 3: April 2nd, 2025

Test day consists of a written exam, physical ability test, and panel interview with Fire Department personnel. Visit www.franklintn.gov/joinfranklinfire for more information.

Written Exam

Study guide can be found here: https://www.publicsafetycompass.com/product/entry-level-firefighter-online-study-guide/

Physical Ability

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 test day.

• March 27, 2025 - 8:00 AM - Noon
• March 28, 2025 - 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

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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)

Minimum Requirements

Eligibility Requirements

Fire Intern

• Must be 18 years old by March 27th, 2025
• Must be a high school graduate of class of 2024 or 2025.
• Possess a valid driver's license
  
  

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.