MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate or equivalent required. Must be currently licensed by the State of Tennessee as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or be eligible for reciprocity in the State of Tennessee as a licensed EMT and obtain State of Tennessee EMT licensure prior to employment. Required to complete coursework/testing to obtain and maintain an Advance EMT and/or Paramedic license by the State of Tennessee within Eighteen (18) months as a condition of continued employment. Must progress through the State of Tennessee Fire Fighter Certification Program (as specified in NFPA Standards 1001) as a condition of continued employment. Must possess and maintain a paramedic license and a valid Class D Tennessee Driver's License with Endorsement F as a condition of continued employment.

The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the EXECEPTION of “first responders”, must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee House Bill 105, "first responder" means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel.
 
The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov.

Division:  Fire Services