The City of Oak Ridge is accepting applications for the positions of Firefighter Trainee, Firefighter EMT Firefighter Paramedic, and Firefighter Engineer I and II. STARTING SALARY:Firefighter Trainee, no experience; $42,020.16 per year.Firefighter I; $43,301.44 per year Firefighter II; $44,175.04 per yearFirefighter I EMT; $46,388.16 per yearFirefighter II EMT; $47,290.88 per yearFirefighter I AEMT; $48,688.64 per yearFirefighter II AEMT; $49,649.60 per yearFirefighter I Paramedic; $51,018.24 per year Firefighter II Paramedic; $52,008.32 per yearMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:1.At least 18 years of age with high school diploma or equivalent2.Honorable Discharge from Military Service (if applicable)3.Excellent physical condition with weight in proportion to height4.Excellent moral character and free of a criminal conviction record5.Able to pass a written exam, physical agility test, psychological evaluation, backgroundinvestigation, medical examination, and drug screening. 6.Have or be able to obtain Tennessee Driver's License within 30 days of appointment and must have a cell phone/home phone.Individuals who desire to participate in the selection process MUST have a completed employment application on file. Applications must be received by 12:00 noon on Monday, February 16, 2026. Applicants must be able to attend a Written Exam and will receive detailed information regarding testing date, time, and location following the close of this recruitment.

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