Helping save lives, Rutherford Fire Department seeks volunteer firefighters
RUTHERFORD, Tenn. — Firefighters in one local community have launched recruitment efforts to help keep lives protected.
Courtesy: Jessica Rudd
The Rutherford Fire Department is currently seeking both male and female volunteer firefighters.
Recruiting and Retention Officer Jessica Rudd, who became a firefighter in 2017, says there is no job more rewarding than to be able to help your neighbors when they need it most.
Those interested are encouraged to stop by the Rutherford Fire Department, located at 102 West Main Street, anytime between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. There, you can gain an understanding of what’s in store by joining hands-on training or demonstrations, and pick up an application.
Courtesy: Jessica Rudd
Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter is welcome to contact Rudd for more information at (731) 259-1161.
Rudd also shared a personal testimonial on her experience with firefighting:
I’m Jessica Rudd the Recruiter and Retention Officer at the Rutherford Fire Department. I’ve been in the fire service since 2017. I enjoy the fire service because I’m able to give back and help the community when they need it most. It’s a job that’s rewarding, giving, and very well respected. Being in the fire service has allowed me as a firefighter to experience so many great opportunities in my career. I’ve been allowed to move up in my career to my role as a Recruiting and Retention officer. The job as a firefighter has so many great opportunities for men and women of all ages. I started out as a volunteer firefighter in 2017, and then became a full-time firefighter in 2022. This opportunity gives you the chance to follow your dreams or interest in becoming a firefighter at no cost to you. In 2023 I took the role as a Recruiting and Retention Officer because I want to spread the word of how great it is to be able to help those in need. In 2017 started my whole career and enabled me to get to where I’m at today. It’s one of the greatest jobs in the world and you gain an extra family in the process. If you would like to apply or are interested in joining the Rutherford Fire Department. Please feel free to reach out to me and we can definitely help you get started.
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