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Firefighter Trainee, Firefighter EMT, Firefighter AEMT, Firefighter Paramedic

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City of Oak Ridge TN

Oak Ridge, TN (In Person)

$43,956 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/30/2026

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Job Description

The City of Oak Ridge is accepting applications for the positions of Firefighter Trainee, Firefighter EMT, Firefighter Paramedic, and Firefighter Engineer I and
II. STARTING SALARY
Effective July 5, 2026 Firefighter Trainee, no experience; $43,301.44 per year. Firefighter I; $44,611.84 per year Firefighter II; $45,514.56 per year Firefighter I EMT; $47,785.92 per year Firefighter II EMT; $48,717.76 per year Firefighter I AEMT; $50,173.76 per year Firefighter II AEMT; $51,163.84 per year Firefighter I Paramedic; $52,561.60 per year Firefighter II Paramedic; $53,580.80 per year
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. At least 18 years of age with high school diploma or equivalent 2. Honorable Discharge from Military Service (if applicable) 3. Excellent physical condition with weight in proportion to height 4. Excellent moral character and free of a criminal conviction record 5. Able to pass a written exam, physical agility test, psychological evaluation, background investigation, medical examination, and drug screening. 6. Have or be able to obtain Tennessee Driver's License within 30 days of appointment and must have a cell phone/home phone. Individuals who desire to participate in the selection process MUST have a completed employment application on file. Applications must be received by 12:00 noon, October 16, 2026. Applicants MUST be able to attend a Written Exam and will receive detailed information regarding testing date, time, and location following the close of this recruitment.
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