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Cookeville Fire Department
Cookeville, TN · Putnam County
Each of the department's three shifts is staffed by 21 career firefighters, providing 24/7 coverage out of 4 stations.
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Department careers page ↗Cookeville Fire Department protects the City of Cookeville in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee. The department operates four fire stations and runs a three-shift schedule, with each shift staffed by 21 career firefighters, giving the city continuous 24-hour, 7-day coverage.
Crews respond to a broad range of emergencies, including structure fires, brush and rubbish fires, hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle accidents and vehicle fires, false alarms, and personal-injury calls where firefighters serve as first medical responders. Beyond emergency response, the department invests in fire prevention education, community risk reduction, and fire investigation programs aimed at reducing incidents before they happen.
The department is led by Fire Chief Benton Young and is headquartered at the Main Fire Hall at 45 East Broad Street in downtown Cookeville.
MissionOur mission is to protect and preserve the life and property of our residents and visitors. With pride, dedication, and professionalism we serve our community. We accomplish this mission through our fire, rescue and emergency medical responses. This is achieved by maintaining a constant state of readiness to respond to all requests for our services. The department further advances public safety through fire prevention education, community risk reduction efforts and investigation programs.
Cookeville Fire Department hires through the City of Cookeville's online career portal, where open positions (Firefighter Trainee, Firefighter, and Reserve Driver/Engineer) are posted along with PDF job descriptions. Applicants submit an application through the portal by the deadline listed on the posting, with a resume optional.
Requirements
- Complete and bring a physician-signed Cookeville Fire Department Agility Test with Physician Authorization form to the exam
- Complete and bring a notarized Release and Waiver of Claims Form to the exam
- Bring a photo ID to the exam
Hiring process
- Submit an online application through the career portal by the posted deadline (resume optional)
- Complete required agility-test physician authorization and notarized release/waiver forms in advance
- Bring the completed forms and a photo ID to exam day
What area does Cookeville Fire Department serve?
The department serves the City of Cookeville, Tennessee, operating out of 4 fire stations.
How many firefighters staff each shift?
Each of the department's three shifts is staffed by 21 career firefighters, providing round-the-clock coverage.
What types of calls does the department respond to?
Crews respond to structure fires, brush/rubbish fires, hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle accidents and vehicle fires, false alarms, and personal-injury/first-responder medical calls.
How do I apply for a job with Cookeville Fire Department?
Applicants apply through the City of Cookeville's online career portal, submitting their application by the deadline listed on the job posting; a resume is optional.
What forms do I need for the firefighter entrance exam?
Applicants must bring a physician-signed Agility Test with Physician Authorization form, a notarized Release and Waiver of Claims Form, and a photo ID to exam day.