April 5, 2018
The Town of Alamo is accepting applications for Fire Chief effective immediately.
The position is under the administrative supervision of the Mayor. The employee is responsible for work performed in planning, organizing, and directing all activities of the Volunteer Fire Department. Independent judgement is used according to the situation and sometimes different courses of action must be considered to complete the task. This is a part-time position.
Qualifications:
Training and experience equivalent to:
Must be 21 years of age.
Graduation from an accredited high school specialized course work in firefighting principles, practices, and administration.
Considerable experience in firefighting services of which some experience must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
Must possess a valid Tennessee Operator's license.
Must pass a physical by licensed physician and pass a drug screen.
Must possess or obtain in short order all State and Federal training and certifications of Fire Chief.
Must be reside within 5 miles of the Alamo Police Department or will be willing to relocate upon being hired.
The Town of Alamo is accepting applications for Fire Chief effective immediately.
The position is under the administrative supervision of the Mayor. The employee is responsible for work performed in planning, organizing, and directing all activities of the Volunteer Fire Department. Independent judgement is used according to the situation and sometimes different courses of action must be considered to complete the task. This is a part-time position.
Qualifications:
Training and experience equivalent to:
Must be 21 years of age.
Graduation from an accredited high school specialized course work in firefighting principles, practices, and administration.
Considerable experience in firefighting services of which some experience must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
Must possess a valid Tennessee Operator's license.
Must pass a physical by licensed physician and pass a drug screen.
Must possess or obtain in short order all State and Federal training and certifications of Fire Chief.
Must be reside within 5 miles of the Alamo Police Department or will be willing to relocate upon being hired.
Service Area
The Alamo Fire Department serves the Town of Alamo and backs up all county volunteer departments. The department is a volunteer department with 30 volunteers and a part-time Chief.
About the Chief
Timmy Williams is the Fire Chief for the Town of Alamo, and has been a volunteer fireman for 30+ years.
Emergency Response
We respond to all emergency calls as dispatched.
The Town of Alamo has the following apparatus used for emergency response:
The Town of Alamo has the following apparatus used for emergency response:
- 1 brush firefighting unit
- 3 firefighting engines
- Chief's vehicle
- 1 utility unit
Kid's Corner
The USFA (U.S. Fire Administration) kid's website is full of fun, informative games pertaining to fire safety.
FAQ's
How do I become a Volunteer Firefighter?
Contact City Hall office to obtain application.
How far in advance do I need to schedule my station tour/fire engine visit?
It needs to be at lease two weeks in advance.
What are the qualifications for becoming a firefighter?
Basic firefighting training.
What is our ISO rating?
Currently the Town of Alamo has a 4 rating.
Contact Information
97 S. Johnson St.
Alamo, TN 38001
Phone: 731-696-4515
Alamo, TN 38001
Phone: 731-696-4515
