Moved to Knoxville, TN

[EricR157]

I just moved back to Knoxville from Mooresville, NC (North of Charlotte) I been a firefighter for 2 and 1/2 years there and have class's toward my 1403, my question is will the class's I have taken for FF 1 and 2 transfer from NC to TN?? I am currantly seeking to get on a Vol Fire department and have an Application in at a near City department.

[ullrichk]

If NC is IFSAC accredited, Tennessee will recognize FFI and FFII certifications issued by NC.

Individual classes are not specifically required or tracked in Tennessee unless you are a member of a paid department participating in the salary supplement program, and then only those classes in your department's approved in-service program are looked at.

I hope that doesn't discourage you, because the training will still benefit you as a firefighter, and should make your certification testing that much easier. Best of luck finding the right department - I'm sure there are plenty that could use some help.

[westhurley663a]

hey eric what vol fire dept are you going with in knoxville i just moved back my self this week and am looking for a new vol fire dept. westhurley663@aol.com

[SharpTJ]

hey eric what vol fire dept are you going with in knoxville i just moved back my self this week and am looking for a new vol fire dept. westhurley663@aol.com

You should look at the Rescue Squad...it is one of the best building blocks around to get on with either Rural/Metro Fire or KFD. Your other 2 options are Karns Vol. Fire, Seymour Vol Fire, and Heiskell Vol Fire...

shoot me an email if i can help you in any way.

jsharp13 @ utk.edu

[WCRS22ND]

I am moving to Knoxville area in Mid-november to take a FF-P job with R/M. I would like to get on a volunteer department as well. Does anyone know the membership requirements for KVRS? I will be living right on the line of Knox and Blount counties, but on the blount county side. How about Seymour FD?

[Maverick88]

Check out their website http://www.kvers.net/ Basically fill out an application and go through their recruit process, great organization. Look forward to working with you by the way.

[WCRS22ND]

Thanks Maverick! I'm looking forward to the move and the excitement of a new Department. Where are you stationed?

[jbailey399]

Seymour is a good volunteer department to run with. I know some of the guys there and they are a great group of guys.

[WCRS22ND]

Thanks jbailey. I will look into that.

[Rescue1155]

Hey WCRS22ND are now in knoxville working with RM??

[WCRS22ND]

Thats Correct I am.