Fire Department Career Information

Minimum Qualifications to Join Our Team

  • High School Diploma
  • 18 Years of Age
  • Valid Driver's License
  • A record free from habitual use of drugs or intoxicants, felony convictions, and misdemeanors involving dishonest or false statements
  • Qualified firefighter candidates will be invited to take a written test and a timed physical agility test
  • Firefighter candidates must pass a physical examination as well as a background check

In addition to the qualifications above, if hired, you must attend and successfully complete the Hendersonville Fire Department's recruit training program and the Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy's recruit training program.

Updates on Job Openings

All Hendersonville Fire Department job openings are posted by the City of Hendersonville's Human Resources Department.

If you are considering a career as a firefighter, look at HR FAQs for information on the testing process, eligibility lists, and more.

If you are interested in a career as a Firefighter with our department, we encourage you to sign up for Job Interest Notifications. When the time comes to apply and test, Human Resources will notify you.

Training Division

Our Training Division ensures that the members of the Hendersonville Fire Department receive the proper training necessary to respond to the many types of calls we receive and to assist our citizens to our fullest capabilities.

Part of the required training our firefighters receive includes:

  • Firefighter Basic Course (10 weeks)
  • Emergency Medical Responder (Required)

We also have additional training opportunities for those who are interested: 

  • Pumper Driver/Operator
  • Aerial Apparatus Operator
  • Smoke Diver
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Paramedic
  • Swift Water Rescue
  • S.C.U.B.A. Dive Rescue
  • Confined Space Rescue
  • Hazardous Materials