FIREFIGHTEREMT
The City of Florence, Kentucky FireEMS Department is currently accepting applications for the position of FirefighterEMT. Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application and possess a valid drivers 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 FirefighterEMT 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 an oral interview, psychological assessment, and physical exam with a drug and alcohol screen upon acceptance. Candidates must possess and maintain their appropriate level of certification.
Applications must be submitted through the online portal at http://cityofflorence.bamboohr.com/careers. Applicants must include a completed application and 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 the web page. You will be able to upload all required documents at this time.
Contact Assistant Chief Chris Miller with any questions at chris.miller@florence-ky.gov or 859-647-5660.
EOE
Starting Salary: FirefighterEMT: $72,511 including $4,429 State Incentive Pay when eligible. Lateral Salary Range: depending on qualifying experience, FirefighterEMT: $72,511 - $78,834 including $4,429 State Incentive Pay when eligible.
Excellent benefit package.
CERS Hazardous Duty Retirement
To qualify as a lateral FirefighterEMT, you must have a minimum of two years continuous and current full-time employment with a FireEMS department, be a KY or Nationally registered EMT, possess IFSAC Firefighter I and II or KY 300 hour certifications, and meet CPAT requirements.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 3, 2026, at 1700.
The City of Florence is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.