Fire Department

Employment

The City of Murfreesboro only accepts applications when positions are available. Applications are accepted in the personnel department located at City Hall. After an application is accepted, it is forwarded to the Murfreesboro Fire Department for review. After applications are reviewed, candidates are selected for interview and/or an ability test.

Applicants for firefighter must have a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license, must be 18 years of age, and must have legal authorization to work in the United States. A job description of firefighter, including all requirements, is available for viewing; however applications are generally accepted only for positions advertised.

Training

The training coordinator is responsible for the State of Tennessee Firefighting Commission's 40-hour training and certification program which includes overseeing external training courses at the Tennessee State Fire School and other specialized courses.

The in-house training is provided by Instructors who are assigned to each shift. These instructors teach basic to advanced firefighting skills, including job safety and driving, pumping, and aerial operations.

Firefighters train a minimum of 20 hours per month in order to help maintain the city's Class 3 Insurance Services Office (ISO) fire rating. Training is received from MFD Instructors, Tennessee State Fire School, University of Tennessee Center for Government Training, MTSU, Volunteer State Community College, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), and the National Fire Academy (NFA).

Welcome!
from Chief David Baxter

Murfreesboro Fire Department personnel are dedicated to providing outstanding fire protection for the City of Murfreesboro. Our ultimate goal is to deliver the highest level of emergency response with the greatest margin of safety in the most fiscally responsible way. The individual members of the department are the most important and valuable assets. They work for the citizens of Murfreesboro to create a better quality of life. The MFD works hard to help provide a safe, progressive, and healthy community for its citizens. Personnel train daily to be better prepared to perform their jobs and to meet state and national standards.

Thank you for visiting the Murfreesboro Fire Department's web site. I hope the information provided will familiarize you with our department. If you have any questions regarding fire related issues, please contact us any time or stop by a fire station.