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Chattanooga Fire Department
Chattanooga, TN · Hamilton County
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Department careers page ↗The Chattanooga Fire Department has served southeastern Tennessee since 1871, growing from a Civil War-era outfit into a modern ISO Class 1 organization. Today more than 400 career firefighters staff 20 community fire stations and 26 emergency companies.
The department covers roughly 144 square miles within Hamilton County and answers over 19,000 emergency calls each year. Its work spans fire suppression, emergency medical response, fire prevention, and a broad slate of technical rescue disciplines.
CFD's Special Operations Division reflects the region's rivers, ridges, and industry, fielding urban search and rescue, high/low angle and collapse rescue, trench and confined space rescue, hazardous materials response, swift water rescue, and marine fire and rescue.
MissionDedicated to protecting life, property, and community resources through prevention, preparation, response, and mitigation.
The Chattanooga Fire Department hires through the City of Chattanooga's central careers portal, where firefighter and civilian openings are posted when recruitment is active.
Prospective firefighters should watch the city's job listings for open recruitment announcements, as specific requirements, testing, and academy details are published with each posting.
How do I apply to become a Chattanooga firefighter?
Firefighter positions are posted through the City of Chattanooga's careers portal. Watch the city's job listings and apply online when a firefighter recruitment is open.
How large is the Chattanooga Fire Department?
The department employs more than 400 career firefighters who staff 20 fire stations and 26 emergency companies.
What kind of calls will I respond to here?
CFD answers over 19,000 emergency responses a year across 144 square miles, covering fire suppression, EMS, and technical rescue.
What special operations or specialty teams does CFD have?
The Special Operations Division covers urban search and rescue, high/low angle rescue, collapse, trench, and confined space rescue, hazardous materials, swift water rescue, and marine fire and rescue.
Is Chattanooga a well-rated fire department?
Yes. CFD is an ISO Class 1 department, the highest public protection classification, and has served the community since 1871.