Firefighter

Firefighter

Under direction supervision of superior officers, performs activities necessary for fighting fires. Performs activities necessary for maintenance of fire station, vehicles and equipment. Performs related work as required.

(Examples of duties or responsibilities are not to be construed as describing what the duties or responsibilities of any position shall be and are not to be construed as limiting the appointing authority’s ability to add to or otherwise alter the duties and responsibilities of a position. The use of an individual expression or illustration as to duties or responsibilities shall not be regarded as excluding assignment of others not mentioned which are of similar kind or quality)

Under direct supervision of Fire Chief, Assistant Chief, or Captain, performs duties related to prevention/control of fires. Responds to fire calls with full participation in firefighting activities. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, driving departmental vehicles to scene of fire or accident, connection and use of hoses, raising and use of ladders, use of chemical extinguisher, removing persons from danger and administering appropriate first aid, and related clean up operations. Prepares required logs and reports, maintains necessary records regarding firefighting activities as assigned. Attends annual training required by KRS 95A.230, as well as training related to provision of first aid. Cleans and maintains fire station, vehicles and equipment. Performs related duties as required.

(Persons employed in this classification will typically perform their primary job duties under these conditions. However, these conditions may change on occasion in performing the duties of an individual position.)

Depending on the duties being performed, activities may be in office, at the station, or at the scene of fires or at the location of an emergency medical response. Must respond to calls in all weather conditions and in any type of terrain. Position requires that employee be able to perform extremely strenuous activities for long periods of time. In addition to weight of protective equipment, must be able to carry weights of one hundred fifty (150) pounds in rescue situation. Extreme mental stress due to personal danger or danger to others may also occur due to the nature of emergency response.

Must be at least eighteen (18) year of age and a graduate of an accredited high school or equivalent (GED). Completion of four hundred (400) hours of firefighter training and maintenance of annual training requirements as required by KRS 95A.230.

Valid Driver’s License

Must have current CPAT card

Ability to learn modern firefighting principles, practices, methods and equipment. Ability to learn Kentucky fire code and departmental rules, regulations, statutes, and regulations governing the operation of fire departments. Ability to learn concerning the operations and maintenance of fire vehicles, equipment and related apparatus. Knowledge of, or ability to learn, the geography of the city, including the location of streets and roads, fire hydrants and the locations/interior design of major buildings. Ability to endure high stress situations associated with firefighting. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials and the general public.

Non-Exempt

Join us in making a difference—where every second counts! Bring your energy, expertise, and passion for service to a role that challenges you while rewarding your commitment to community safety.

Pay: From $44,851.20 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person