Firefighter/EMT
About The Position
The City of Florence, Kentucky Fire/EMS Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/EMT. Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application and possess a valid driver’s license and a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Applicants must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or otherwise lawfully authorized to work in the United States in accordance with federal law. Eligible Firefighter/EMT applicants must possess current KY or National Registry EMT certification and a minimum of a KY 115 hour (KY Basic I) firefighter certification, IFSAC FF 1, ProBoard FF 1, or equivalent certification from another state, and a valid CPAT card. All applicants must complete a Personnel Evaluation Profile test, as well as further assessments consisting of oral interview, psychological assessment, and physical exam with drug/alcohol screen upon acceptance. Candidates must possess and maintain their appropriate level of certification. Applications must be submitted through the online portal at https://cityofflorence.bamboohr.com/careers. Applicants must include a completed application, candidate experience form, copies of all relevant certifications and a resume. You must save copies of both the application and candidate experience form in order to attach them to your submission. Once you complete and save the application and candidate experience form, close the tab and click Apply for this Job on the right side of web page. You will be able to upload all required documents at this time. Contact Battalion Chief Matt Pleiman with any questions at [email protected] or 859 647-5660. EOE
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age at the time of application
- Valid driver’s license
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- United States citizen, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise lawfully authorized to work in the United States
- Current KY or National Registry EMT certification
- Minimum of a KY 115 hour (KY Basic I) firefighter certification, IFSAC FF 1, ProBoard FF 1, or equivalent certification from another state
- Valid CPAT card
- Complete a Personnel Evaluation Profile test
- Pass further assessments consisting of oral interview, psychological assessment, and physical exam with drug/alcohol screen upon acceptance
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of two years continuous and current full-time employment with a Fire/EMS department (to qualify as a lateral Firefighter/EMT)
- IFSAC Firefighter I and II or KY 300 hr. certifications (to qualify as a lateral Firefighter/EMT)
Responsibilities
- Maintain appropriate level of certification.
Benefits
- Excellent benefit package
- CERS Hazardous Duty Retirement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
