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Step 1
Talk with the City of Chattanooga Personnel Department about attending the Chattanooga Fire Academy. You can find all of their contact information on their website.
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Step 2
Complete an intensive 26 week long course at the Chattanooga Fire Academy. During your 26 weeks you will get certified in CPR, EMT-IV and Vehicle Extrication, as well as learn about firefighter safety, fire behavior, personal protective equipment, ladders, ventilation, forcible entry, fire streams, fire service rescue, Haz-Mat, domestic violence, ropes and knots and building construction, among other things. A complete week by week listing of courses can be found on the “Chattanooga Fire Department” website.
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Step 3
Gradate from the Chattanooga Fire Academy and be placed in an open position.
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Step 4
Advance your firefighter career in Chattanooga. If you already have firefighter training under your belt and are looking to find a job in Chattanooga, then you will need to contact the City of Chattanooga's Personnel Department.
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Step 5
Meet all firefighter requirements for the City of Chattanooga and the state of Tennessee by utilizing the Firefighter Training Center found at 3200 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37406. Here you will be able to complete classes for CPR, Haz-Mat, Vehicle Extraction, EMT-IV and CISM certification, as well as continued professional education classes on various advanced firefighting topics.
