You must be 18 years old according to a press release to become a Johnson City firefighter with the application process now underway.Applicants can register for upcoming examinations on August 2 and 3 which involve physical tests to determine if participants are fit for the rigors of the position.The hiring process includes multiple steps:ApplicationPhysical examBackground investigationPolygraph testingPanel interviews and Conditional offer/new hire testing.According to the release, starting trainee pay begins at $36,505 and increases to $38,505 after a probationary period.