Fire Department · Combination
Wilson County Emergency Management Agency
Lebanon, TN · Wilson County
“"Protecting and Serving Since 1968!"”
11 stations plus a training center across Wilson County
No active openings right now
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Department careers page ↗Wilson County Emergency Management Agency is a countywide public-safety organization serving central Tennessee, uniting three divisions under one roof: Fire Suppression & Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, and Emergency Management.
The agency traces its roots to the Wilson County Chapter of Civil Defense (1950), reorganized in 1961, and took its current form in 1991 when it was renamed from Lebanon-Wilson County Civil Defense to Wilson County EMA. It has grown from a single headquarters to 11 operational stations plus a training center, with Station 11 (Norene) opening in February 2018.
Because the agency runs both fire and EMS, most line personnel are cross-trained as firefighter/paramedics or firefighter/AEMTs, and the department maintains specialty capabilities in water rescue, rope operations, hazmat, extrication, and technical rescue.
Mission"To provide a high quality of life for residents and visitors of Wilson County by providing protection of life and property, immediate and advanced pre-hospital care for the sick and injured, and the mitigation of man-made and natural emergencies."
All applications must be completed online through the Wilson County job portal, with certifications uploaded alongside a resume and the online application. The agency hires into two main line roles: Paramedic/Firefighter and AEMT/Firefighter, both cross-trained for fire and EMS response.
Fire training is provided by the department for applicants who do not already hold fire certification, so candidates entering on the EMS credential can be brought up to speed on the fire side after hire.
Requirements
- Complete the employment application online through the Wilson County job portal
- Upload certifications along with a resume and the online application
- Paramedic or AEMT certification for the respective firefighter/medic roles (fire training provided by the department if not already certified)
Hiring process
- Complete the online application via the Wilson County job portal
- Upload required certifications and resume with the application
Benefits
- Cigna health, vision, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- County-paid life insurance
- TCRS retirement plus 401K/457 plans
- Free employee health clinic
- Uniform and fire gear allowance
- Longevity pay for each year of service
Fire training is provided by the department for applicants who lack fire certification.
How do I apply for a job with Wilson County EMA?
All employment applications must be completed online through the Wilson County job portal, and certifications must be uploaded along with your resume and online application.
What firefighter positions does the agency hire?
The two main line roles are Paramedic/Firefighter and AEMT/Firefighter, both cross-trained for fire suppression and emergency medical services.
What does the job pay?
Paramedic/Firefighter starts at $69,006 base and can advance to $77,284 through FTO, while AEMT/Firefighter starts at $56,775 base and can advance to $63,584 through FTO.
Do I need fire certification before applying?
Not necessarily. Fire training is provided by the department for applicants who do not already hold fire certification, though you must upload the certifications you do have with your application.
What benefits are offered?
Benefits include Cigna health/vision/dental, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, county-paid life insurance, TCRS retirement plus 401K/457 plans, a free employee health clinic, a uniform and fire gear allowance, and longevity pay.
What specialty rescue work does the agency perform?
Personnel are trained in water rescue, rope operations, hazmat, extrication, and other technical rescue specialties.