Overview

Job Description

The City of McMinnville Fire Department is seeking motivated individuals with a strong commitment to public service. Firefighters play a vital role in protecting lives and property by responding to emergencies, providing medical assistance, and performing firefighting duties throughout the City.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Firefighter I: $39,355 – $41,769

  • Firefighter II: $43,704 – $46,356

  • Holidays: 14 paid holidays annually

  • Work Schedule: 24-hour shifts on a one-day-on, two-days-off rotation

  • Opportunities for promotions, specialized units, ongoing training, and tuition reimbursement

Health & Insurance Benefits:

  • City covers over 75% of employee medical premiums with additional wellness/tobacco discounts up to $150/month

  • Employee and family life insurance and long-term disability fully covered

  • Vision, dental, and short-term disability options available

Paid Time Off:

  • Annual leave accrual: 48 hours in year one, increasing to 102 hours in year two

  • 52 hours of personal leave per year

  • Sick leave accrues from day one

Retirement & Savings:

  • Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) participation

  • Optional 401(k) with employee investment opportunities

Minimum Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Completion of Firefighter Commission Levels 1 & 2 within 3 years of hire

  • Emergency Medical Responder certification within one year of hire

  • Physical ability to wear full protective gear and self-contained breathing apparatus for extended periods

Key Responsibilities

  • Rescue individuals from dangerous situations and administer first aid

  • Respond to fires, connect hoses, operate nozzles, and direct water streams

  • Gain entry to buildings for firefighting, rescue, or salvage operations; use chemical extinguishers and other firefighting tools

  • Perform physically demanding tasks in smoke-filled or confined environments

  • Carry charged hoses and position ladders to access elevated areas

  • Participate in training for firefighting, first aid, and emergency response

  • Conduct hose testing, fire hydrant flow testing, and equipment inspections

  • Maintain fire department facilities and equipment

  • Receive and relay messages via radio and telephone

Additional Information

The City of McMinnville is a Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace. Safety-sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, random, and probable cause drug/alcohol testing. All applicants must successfully pass a criminal background check.

About City-of-McMinnville

The City of McMinnville is dedicated to providing exceptional public services, promoting community safety, and supporting sustainable growth. With a focus on integrity, innovation, and citizen engagement, McMinnville fosters a strong, vibrant, and secure community for residents, businesses, and visitors.