Hamilton County, TN
Office of Emergency Management
and
Homeland Security
Empowering the Whole Community
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fire training
mission Statement:
To educate, protect and serve our community and pave the way for the next generation of volunteers.
Minimum Requirements:
• Must be 18 yrs. of age by Orientation of Live Fire
• Must have a high school diploma
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend written material on a 12th grade level
• Must possess the mental, physical and medical health to adequately perform the duties of a firefighter
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must pass a criminal background check
Other Requirements:
• Must complete the FFI course and pass a state test before they receive their Firefighter certification
• Must be affiliated with an emergency service agency and involved with a First Responder program
Firefighter I class consists of:
• Length of Class: August to May
• Up to 320 hours including classroom and practical
• Introduction to Fire, Ventilation
• Building Construction, SCBAs, PPE
• Search and Rescue
• *HazMat Operations
• Ropes, Ladders, Extinguishers
• Fire Hose, Water Supply
• Hose Advancement
• Forcible Entry
• * WMD Awareness
• Loss and Fire Control
• CPR, Shock Management, SIDs
* Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Classes
Firefighter II class consists of:
• Length of Class: December to May
• 218 hours of classroom and practicals
• Rapid Intervention Team Operations
• Vehicle Extrication
• Class B Fires
• Liquid Petroleum Gas Fires
• Fire cause and investigation
• Leadership
