Firefighter/EMT

FIREFIGHTER/EMT

The City of Florence, Kentucky Fire/EMS Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/EMT. Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application and possess a valid driver’s 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 Firefighter/EMT 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 oral interview, psychological assessment, and physical exam with drug/alcohol screen upon acceptance. Candidates must possess and maintain their appropriate level of certification.   

Applications must be submitted through the online portal at https://cityofflorence.bamboohr.com/careers.

Applicants must include a completed application, 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 web page.   You will be able to upload all required documents at this time.  Contact Battalion Chief Matt Pleiman with any questions at matt.pleiman@florence-ky.gov or 859 647-5660.  EOE

Starting Salary:

• Firefighter/EMT: $74,234 including $4,653 State Incentive Pay when eligible. 

Lateral Salary Range (depending on qualifying experience):

• Firefighter/EMT: $74,234 - $80,708 including $4,653 State Incentive Pay when eligible. 

• Excellent benefit package.

CERS Hazardous Duty Retirement

To qualify as a lateral Firefighter/EMT, you must have a minimum of two years continuous and current full-time employment with a Fire/EMS department, be a KY or Nationally registered EMT, possess IFSAC Firefighter I and II or KY 300 hr. certifications, and meet CPAT requirements.

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, July 24, 2026, AT 17:00.

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.