Full-Time Firefighter/EMT

City of Shelbyville | Shelbyville, KY

Date Posted: 1/13/2020 12:26:29 PM

Description:

General Duties: This position serves under the Fire Captain or Fire Sergeant and routinely works 24-hour shifts with scheduled 48 hours off-duty.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: operating all fire apparatus and communication equipment assigned to the department; safely transporting personnel, fire apparatus, and equipment to fires, accidents, rescue, civil defense, hazardous materials, and natural disaster calls to prevent/extinguish fire or rescue victims; assisting with building inspection, fire prevention, and public relation duties; ensuring clean, orderly and safe work environments; ensuring that apparatus and equipment are clean and maintained in proper working order; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Education and Certification Qualifications at Time of Application:

• 18 years of age
•  A High School Diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky
• 150-hour Certification established and certified by the Kentucky Fire Commission o 400-hour certification and the IFSAC Firefighter I and II established and certified by the Kentucky Fire Commission are preferred, but not required for immediate hire. However, these certifications must be obtained within the initial 12-month probationary period.
• Emergency Medical Technician Certification (EMT-B or EMT-A, P) as established and certified by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS)
• Certifications from the US Department of Homeland Security/FEMA that include NIMS IS-100, 200, 700, and 800
• A CPAT card as certified by the Kentucky Fire Commission at time of hire. The CPAT requirement may be waived for a lateral transfer who is currently employed with or who has previously been employed by a Kentucky fire department prior to January 1, 2013 in accordance with KRS Chapters 67, 75, and 95; and who has not been out of the fire service for more than one (1) year.

Hiring Process:

• A written test of 100 questions from IFSTA Essentials 6th Edition
• An agility skills test
• An oral interview
• A background and reference review
• A pre-employment physical exam and drug screen

Salary Information: $33,046 and up based on years of career fire experience.
Application Deadline: 02/14/2020

All gear, physicals, and training are provided by the department. Excellent benefits. Applications are available online at www.shelbyvillekentucky.com/201/Employment-Opportunities or can be obtained at Shelbyville City Hall (315 Washington St., Shelbyville, KY) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The application, resume, and copies of certifications demonstrating qualifications must be received at City Hall by 4:00 p.m. on 2/14/2020. A resume will not substitute for a completed and signed application. Call (502) 633-7101 for questions. E. O. E. / A. D. A.

Candice Selph
Human Resources Director
315 Washington Street
Shelbyville, KY 40065