Firefighter

***TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST GO TO THE CITY'S WEBSITE www.owensboro.org AND COMPLETE THE JOB APPLICATION.***

FIREFIGHTER

Do you want an opportunity to protect your community saving lives and protecting property? The Owensboro Fire Department may provide you the path to a respectable career where you can reach your potential!

· Progressive agency with great response times and aggressive interior fire tactics

· Advanced Life Support Non-Transport Engine Companies

· Regional Technical Rescue Team

· River Response for Fires and Water Rescue

· Promotional Opportunities after 48 months

· Minimum hiring age 18

Annual Base Pay: $56,202 plus State Incentive Pay of $4,562 (paid in monthly increments)

RECRUITMENT PROCESS (Dates subject to change):

MANDATORY Written Exam: March 25, 2026 at 9:00am OR 5:30pm (hold both times) - to be held at the Fire Training Center

MANDATORY CPAT Exam held in Owensboro, KY at the Regional Resource Water Agency on the following date:

April 18, 2026: CPAT Exam - Appointment times to be scheduled at the written exam

MANDATORY Oral Exam: Week of May 11-15 (tentative); If you successfully complete, then you may undergo

MANDATORY Further Evaluation (e.g., Background screening, interview, etc.); dates to be determined, and if contingently offered a position, then

MANDATORY satisfactory completion of post-offer, pre-employment requirements; dates to be determined.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 14, 2026. Visit www.owensboro.org. Click "Join Our Team" and the position link. First-time users need to create an account as instructed. If you have questions or wish to confirm receipt of an application, call Human Resources at (270) 687-8540 or toll-free (888) 616-8540. Hearing impaired, call TDD/Voice (270) 687-4459. If you have a current valid CPAT card, please submit a copy with your application.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND FURTHER INFO:

Visit www.owensboro.org and/or www.owensborofire.org (click on Recruitment).

The City of Owensboro is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA-M/F/V/D.

Request ADA accommodation by calling (270) 687-8542.

Hours: 24 hrs. on, 48 hrs. off
Annual Pay: $56,202/yr plus State Incentive pay of $4,562 (paid in monthly increments)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $56,202.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 12 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations