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Mt. Juliet Fire Department

Mount Juliet, TN · Wilson County

“"Service. Dedication. Excellence"”

Address
2425 N Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
7Stations
80Personnel

Active openings

About Mt. Juliet Fire Department

The Fire Department of Mt. Juliet (FDMJ) is a career municipal department protecting the city of Mt. Juliet, a growing community in the Nashville metro area of Middle Tennessee. It operates from three strategically located stations and responds to roughly 5,000 calls a year.

The department's work spans fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire prevention, rescue, and hazardous incidents. It carries an ISO Class 3 rating and is staffed by about 72 operational personnel plus 8 administrative staff, for roughly 80 members in total.

FDMJ places heavy emphasis on EMS, with a dedicated EMS chief and a strong preference for firefighters who also hold advanced medical certification. The organization frames its work around a stated vision of 'Service. Dedication. Excellence.'

How to get hired

FDMJ hires career Firefighter-AEMTs and Firefighter-Paramedics, and the department clearly favors candidates who bring advanced EMS certification. Full-time openings are typically posted as 'open until filled' and advertise excellent pay and benefits, paid vacation and sick leave, and TCRS (Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System) retirement.

The department also maintains PRN (as-needed) roles for Paramedics, AEMTs, Firefighter-AEMTs, and Firefighter-Paramedics. All openings are listed on the city's jobs page; candidates apply through the City of Mt. Juliet.

PayPRN Paramedic/AEMT and Firefighter-Paramedic/AEMT roles are posted at $25.00/hour. Full-time firefighter salary not stated on the site.

Requirements

  • AEMT or Paramedic certification for full-time firefighter positions
  • EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatcher) certification

Benefits

Full-time positions advertise excellent pay and benefits, paid vacation and sick leave, and TCRS (Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System) retirement.

Leadership & hiring contacts

Mark Foulks
Fire Chief
Joseph Edwards
Deputy Fire Chief
Eric Newman
EMS Chief
Brent Blamires
Fire Marshal
Scott Lively
Chief of Training

Frequently asked questions

What certifications do I need to be hired as a firefighter?

Full-time firefighter openings are posted as Firefighter-AEMT and Firefighter-Paramedic, so an AEMT or Paramedic certification is expected. Postings also reference EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatcher) certification.

Is Mt. Juliet Fire Department currently hiring?

Yes. The department has posted Firefighter-AEMT / Firefighter-Paramedic and PRN Paramedic/AEMT positions as 'open until filled.' Check the City of Mt. Juliet jobs page for the latest openings.

What benefits does the department offer?

Full-time positions advertise excellent pay and benefits, paid vacation and sick leave, and TCRS (Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System) retirement.

Are there part-time or as-needed positions?

Yes. FDMJ posts PRN (as-needed) roles for Paramedics, AEMTs, Firefighter-AEMTs, and Firefighter-Paramedics, listed at $25.00/hour.

How do I apply?

Applications are handled through the City of Mt. Juliet. View current openings on the city's jobs page (mtjuliet-tn.gov/jobs) or contact the department at 615-754-2552.