Job Openings
Firefighter/EMT - Jeffersontown Fire Protection District is seeking motivated applicants with a passion for firefighting and serving the community. Applications are available at 10530 Watterson Tr, Jeffersontown, KY or visiting www.jeffersontownky.com. Contact cthomas@jeffersontownfire.com for further information.
Firefighter (part-time) - Shelbyville Fire Department is currently accepting applications for a part-time hourly professional fire and rescue position who reports to the fire captain and who are scheduled on a monthly and “as needed” basis and may (if available) respond on larger incidents or special events. To learn more about the minimum qualifications, the hiring process and more view the job posting.
NEW! FIre Chief - City of Hopkinsville. The Fire Chief is responsible for administering the overall operational functions of the Hopkinsville Fire Department and Hopkinsville/Christian County Emergency Ambulance Service. Develop department policies/procedures and an organizational structure in accordance with all applicable federal, state, & local laws, guidelines and/or restrictions. Must be familiar with professional standards including, but not limited to, IFSTA, NFPA, OSHA, and NIOSH. Requires a high school diploma or GED; minimum of eleven (11) cumulative years as a paid professional firefighter, firefighter/EMT or firefighter/paramedic with a paid municipal fire department. Must have at least three (3) years of the eleven (11) cumulative years as a comparable paid professional fire captain or above position with a paid municipal fire department. Must possess and maintain evidence certification as a Firefighter in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and be Kentucky State Certified Level I Fire Instructor. Excellent benefits include health, dental, vision, & life insurance. 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 8 floating holidays per year are offered. Federal student loan repayment program available for eligible employees.Applications are available at www.hopkinsvilleky.us under Job Opportunities, or the Kentucky Career Center, at 110 Riverfront Drive, Hopkinsville, KY, or the Hopkinsville Municipal Center, 715 South Virginia Street, Hopkinsville, KY and must be submitted no later than 4:00pm, Wednesday, August 2, 2019.
