Part-Time Firefighter/EMT

The Shelbyville Fire Department is accepting applications for part-time firefighters.

General Duties:This position reports to the Fire Captain or Fire Sergeant. Part-time personnel work based on the availability of open shifts and typically serve in 12- to 24-hour duty blocks. Responsibilities include but are not limited to emergency response duties such as fire suppression, responding to medical calls, and conducting vehicle extrication operations. Additional duties include assisting with building inspections, fire prevention activities, and public relations efforts; maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work environment; ensuring that all apparatus and equipment are properly cleaned, inspected, and maintained in operational readiness; and accurately preparing and maintaining required reports and records.

Education and Certification Qualifications:

· Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age by date of application

· A High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate

· A valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky

· Must possess and maintain the following certifications:

o 115-hour certification

300-hour certification and the IFSAC Firefighter I and II established and certified by the Kentucky Fire Commission are preferred, but not required.

o Emergency Medical Technician Certification (EMT-B or EMT-A or P) as established and certified by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS)

o Certificates from the US Department of Homeland Security/FEMA that include NIMS IS-100, 200, 700 and 800.

o OSHA 1910: 120/NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Level Certification

· Successful completion of an internal Fire Candidate Physical Agility Course and an internal written exam with a passing score of 75%. The exam will be comprised of material from the latest version of the IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting, Firefighter I curriculum.

IFSAC Firefighter I will be accepted in lieu of written exam. If an agility test has been completed within the last six (6) months, no agility test will be required.

Salary:$18.45/hour. Compensated for call-back events and training events. Part-time firefighters who are already enrolled in the CERS pension system will also get pension credit for time worked in this position.

Applications can be obtained at City Hall (315 Washington St., Shelbyville, KY) or downloaded on our website at www.shelbyvillekentucky.com. Please include copies of certifications demonstrating qualifications with your application. Applications and additional documentation must be received at City Hall by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 30th, 2026 in order to be considered. Resumes will not substitute for a completed, signed application. For questions, please call (502) 633-7101.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.45 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person