Date posted: April 1, 2026
Pay: From $43,600.00 per year
Job description:
Hiring Announcement - Firefighter (Career - Full Time)
Application Period: 6/4/26 - 6/12/26
Join our Team!! The Jefferson City Fire Department is an all-hazards aggressive fire department that is looking for someone who likes to be challenged and make a difference!
Entry Level Firefighter I Annual Base Salary: $43,600 (May be higher depending upon qualifications and further certifications).
Benefits Include:
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Tennessee Medical, Dental Vision Insurance (Free for the Employee, Family Coverage is approximately $230/month)
$30,000 Life Insurance (Paid by City)
15 Paid Holidays (includes a floating holiday)
Paid vacation, sick and military leave
Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System provided - Legacy Plan
Paid training and overtime opportunities available
Fire/Rescue personnel work the Modified Kelly Schedule (1 24 hr shift on, 1 24 hr shift off, 1 on, 1 off, 1 on, off 4 days).
All career members are members of the department special operations team which includes hazardous materials and technical rescue disciplines.
All Training, uniforms and equipment are provided by the Department. Personnel are issued structure fire gear and technical rescue PPE.
Come and work for a Fire Department that believes in training, doing things the right way, being aggressive and provides top notch equipment for our exceptional responders to make a difference!
Requirements
Must be 18 years old and have a High School Diploma or GED.
Possess a valid Tennessee Driver's License
Successfully pass an extensive background check
Pass a medical exam with drug test
Pass an Entry Physical Agility Test, Written Test, and Oral Interview Board.
Applications are available by e-mail to [email protected].
Jefferson City Fire Department, 104 City Center Drive, Jefferson City, TN - (865) 475-3616.
Jefferson City, Tennessee is an equal opportunity employer subject to local, state, and federal laws including the Fair Labor Stands Act, EEOC, Americans with Disability Act and the Personnel Policy of the City of Jefferson City.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 457(b)
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Pay: From $43,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 457(b)
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
