1) Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in 3 phases of the testing process on Test Day (they must pass each phase before advancing to the next):

• Written Exam
• Fireground Physical Ability Test (FPAT)
• Panel Interview

2) Applicants are required to RSVP with their chosen test date, at which time they will receive test day details and instructions. Applicants who are not able to test on that date or fail to show up will be disqualified. There are no make-up testing dates.

3) Applicants who complete all phases of the testing process will be ranked on a Certification List to assess all candidates’ education, experience, certifications, and panel interview scores. The Certification List is valid for 6 months and as vacancies occur during this period, candidates will receive conditional job offers.

4) Job offers are contingent on passing a polygraph examination, NFPA 1582 pre-employment physical, and full background check.

5) Once all pre-employment tests are completed and passed by the candidates, start dates are confirmed with the candidates and the job offer is no longer conditional.

1) Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in 3 phases of the testing process on Test Day (they must pass each phase before advancing to the next):

• Written Exam
• Physical Ability Test
• Panel Interview

2) Applicants are required to RSVP with their chosen test date, at which time they will receive test day details and instructions. Applicants who are not able to test on that date or fail to show up will be disqualified. There are no make-up testing dates.

3) Applicants who complete all phases of the testing process will be ranked on a Certification List to assess all candidates’ education, experience, certifications, and panel interview scores. The Certification List is valid for 6 months and as vacancies occur during this period, candidates will receive conditional job offers.

4) Job offers are contingent on passing a polygraph examination, pre-employment physical, psychological evaluation, and full background investigation.

5) Once all pre-employment tests are completed and passed by the candidates, start dates are confirmed with the candidates and the job offer is no longer conditional.

Once the deadline for application has passed, applications must be pre-screened based on the minimum qualifications. Qualified applicants are sent to the Department Director for their review. From these applicants, they select candidates to interview. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by telephone. After the interviews have been conducted, the Human Resources Department ranks candidates based on their education, experience, interview scores, and other relevant factors. Once a selection has been made and the selected candidate has been contacted, Human Resources will send e-mails to all applicants notifying them that the position has been filled, but their application will remain on file for six months. 

You are welcome to contact the Human Resources Office at (615) 791-3216  at any time about your application. We can update you on how the job is progressing.

First, research the organization and department you are applying to and compare your skills and qualifications to the job requirements. Next, plan for what to wear. No matter the position, make sure to dress for success! Lastly, give yourself plenty of time to find parking so that you may arrive on time. The City of Franklin conducts panel interviews for all positions. The panels typically consist of the hiring manager, HR, and other personnel who work closely with the position being filled.