Fire Lieutenant

The City of Red Bank has an immediate opening two Fire Lieutenants. Exercises direct supervision over assigned firefighters/DPOs and firefighters. Assigned personnel include firefighters/DPOs and firefighters who are permanently assigned to the Lieutenant’s shift, working in a part-time or overtime status on the Lieutenant’s shift, or operating on an incident scene under the direction of the Lieutenant.

To be eligible to apply, applicants MUST:

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age,
• Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Be eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Not have been convicted of, or plead guilty to, or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge or any violation of any federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor, or controlled substances.
• Not have been released or discharged under anything other than an honorable discharge from any armed forces of the United States.

After having met the above requirements, candidates must successfully complete the following:

• Oral interview board composed of a combination of departmental members and outside guests.
• A comprehensive background check, including but not limited to criminal, financial, and personal history.
   

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• State of Tennessee or equal certifications as a Firefighter II, Driver-Pumper Operator, Fire Instructor I, Fire Officer I, Emergency Medical Responder or higher. A minimum of a valid class D driver’s license. ICS 100, 200, 300,700, 800 required (ICS 300 within 6 months of appointment), CPR.
• Must have completed a basic firefighting academy of at least 240 hours. Training is subject to verification by the Training Division.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of career fire service experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain various certifications as required by the department. (i.e., CPR, Hazardous Materials Operations, First Responder)
• Must reside within a distance to the City limits that is reasonable to afford an acceptable response time as determined by the Fire Chief.
• Must maintain an operating telephone, and the number must be listed with the department.
• Demonstrate work proficiency by advancement through the fire ranks with this department is expected.
  Must consent to a background investigation to include employment & personal reference check, driving history, criminal history, and police records prior to employment; must meet Police Department standards in those areas.

Apply instructions

Please submit your application and resume via our website or email to tperry@redbanktn.gov. 
 

Applications may also be submitted via mail in an envelope marked “Fire Lieutenants” to:
City of Red Bank
Attn:  Human Resources
3105 Dayton Blvd.
Chattanooga, TN 37415