This isn’t a typical 9–5. Firefighting is a calling. Every day brings a new challenge: Fires, medical calls, accidents, and moments when someone needs you most. If serving others drives you, we hope you’ll consider building your future with the Franklin Fire Department.
Firefighting requires a high level of strength, endurance, and overall physical readiness. Because of this, applicants are encouraged to begin conditioning well before entering the hiring process. One key requirement is the Fireground Physical Ability Test (FPAT), which you must pass to advance. Click the link to learn what this demanding physical assessment includes.
Human Resources and Fire Leadership will review test scores and interview results. A certification list will be created, those with the highest scores will be offered employment.
Once chosen, applicants will undergo a 20-week Academy. The program consists of two weeks (80 hours) of EMR training and 18 weeks of firefighting training.