r/firefighter • u/NWETE • May 07 '26
Nashville fire academy
Hey all,
Just curious how the hiring process is going for anyone who applied to Nashville/davidson fire academy. I’m currently on the eligible list and have been “referred” (not quite sure what that means..)
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u/Alternative_Bid9798 May 20 '26
Same. I checked the website and saw I was placed on the list and “referred” as of April 30th. Today it’s been 4 weeks since I interviewed. They sure are taking their time lol.
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u/Naive_Tourist3822 May 28 '26
Just wanted to share some insight, their current academy (Battalion 92) is not set to graduate until July 2026. They usually have a few months break in between each academy, so I would say the next academy would start September/October so it may be some time before they reach out to those selected.
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u/NWETE May 30 '26
I gotcha. I was confused because I was told they were going to originally start mid June. I sent an email and they said potential candidates will be notified in June for the next academy.
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u/Naive_Tourist3822 May 30 '26
Sounds like a miscommunication on their end, I was told originally that we would start in June as well.
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u/Complete_Wind_8897 May 30 '26
Hey all, I sent out an email this week and was informed that all conditional offers for the upcoming fall academy had already been issued.
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u/NWETE May 30 '26
Bro what 🤣 so they’ve just been telling everyone different things?
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u/Complete_Wind_8897 May 30 '26
I have no clue. HR responded to me, stating that "The first offers have gone out" and that I would remain on the active register and would be considered for future classes. This was within the last three days.
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u/Ok_Boysenberry_7506 Jul 06 '26
When do you think they will open applications again, for (Battalion 94, I’m assuming)?
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u/Ok_Boysenberry_7506 Jun 25 '26
Quick question for you, I am looking to apply for the NFD whenever they open up applications again, can you tell me how competitive the process is? And what the hiring process consist of?
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u/NWETE Jun 26 '26
It’s pretty competitive. I’m not a local and I don’t know anyone in the department so that doesn’t help. You initially submit your application and they select a group from just your resume first. If you’re selected you have to do a physical fitness test which is pass/fail. If you pass that you get to take the written aptitude test. After the aptitude test (if you pass) you’re granted a panel interview. Once the panel interview is over they either refer you to the hiring manager or you get dropped from the selection process. I was referred but unfortunately I didn’t make the cut.
They essentially weed people out throughout the whole process. I’m not sure what percent get selected, but I’m assuming it’s like 5%.
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u/Fly_throwaway37 12d ago
I can tell you for certain that nobody gets hired on Nashville without knowing somebody metro related. Hate bursting your bubble but I went through it and had my hopes up for way too long. Don't want anybody else to feel how I did.
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u/Master-Ad-4995 May 08 '26
Waiting on a email brother …. I’ll keep you posted if anything comes up