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Part Time FF/AEMT

Rural/Metro FireChattanooga, TNPart timeAdded todayStill open, checked every night
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How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open emergency medical technician jobs in Tennessee post a median of $21.65 an hour, the middle half $20.82–$24.26, across 6 jobs that state their pay. Emergency medical technicians employed in Tennessee earn a median of $19.39 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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What Tennessee requires of an emergency medical technician

EMT license, from the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Emergency Medical Services.

  • Rule 1200-12-01-.04 sets licensure eligibility, including a minimum age of 18.

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About the job

We are hiring a Part-Time Firefighter/A-EMT with a passion for firefighting and a demonstrated commitment to cultivating a positive, collaborative work environment.

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, trains for and participates in duties and related responsibilities for controlling and extinguishing fires; rescuing persons endangered by structural fires; preventing fire by reducing or eliminating potential fire hazards; responding to and providing assistance for medical aid calls, vehicle accidents, and Hazmat incidents.

This is considered a safety sensitive position and is subject to both, the Company’s and the Customer’s Industrial Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy, which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing and follow-up testing.

Examples of What You Will Do

  • Performs routine Safety Specialist work tasks, such as Hot work permitting, Fresh air permitting, Basic confined space entry permitting and other safety related tasks.
  • Responds to fires with their company in a timely, safe and skilled manner, and participates in control of fires through hose and nozzle work, use of hand tools or a combination of these methods.
  • Quickly follows established Company procedures when responding to emergencies as well as instructions given at the emergency scene.
  • Correctly and promptly uses all relevant apparatus, tools, and equipment.
  • Remains calm and poised in all emergency situations and gains rapid control over the problem at hand.
  • Administers first aid to injured parties at their appropriate level of training.
  • Quickly analyzes situations where life safety is threatened and applies the correct treatment.
  • Safely operates vehicles, and equipment as directed.
  • Assists in the maintenance of fire and rescue apparatus, tools, and equipment keeping such apparatus, tools, and equipment in good operating and safe condition by competently and efficiently performing maintenance and testing tasks.
  • Keeps the company base and related grounds, facilities, and supplies in a clean, orderly, and useable condition.
  • Performs routine non-firefighting work tasks, such as working on Company records, timecards and other related paperwork.
  • Functions satisfactorily as a team member of a fire company at any emergency or non-emergency scene and willingly accepts their share of the work required.
  • Able to meet the physical requirements required to perform firefighting tasks.
  • Remains skilled in and properly applies modern fire suppression tactics, methods, and procedures at training drills and emergency Incidents.
  • Projects a positive attitude and image to the client as a fire service professional to meet the client’s needs.
  • Works effectively in following policies and procedures.

Minimum Required Qualifications/Certifications

  • Valid state Driver’s License
  • Current NFPA 1001 Firefighter I with Hazardous Materials-Operations.
  • Current State of TN Advanced EMT certification or ability to obtain reciprocity.

From Rural/Metro Fire's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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