Programs are developed for the training, utilization and professional development of personnel. Operational readiness is ensured through proper staffing, equipment, and training. Management plans capital improvement projects and timetables for implementation. Specifications for new equipment and apparatus are developed, reviewed, and approved. The overall purchasing for the department's daily needs is coordinated through the administration office.
Management also directs the maintenance, repair and replacement of firefighting equipment.
The City of Murfreesboro only accepts applications when positions are available. Applications are accepted in the personnel department located at city hall. After an application is accepted by the personnel department, it is forwarded to the Murfreesboro Fire Department for review. Applicants for firefighter must have a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver s license, must be 18 years of age, and must have legal authorization to work in the United States. A job description of firefighter, including all requirements, is available at the time of application.