"Fire Fighting is a Team Effort"...

...and we can't do it alone. Without the support and help of motivated, energetic people like you, our job would be next to impossible.

Fire fighting is a very rewarding and exciting job. It is also a job that is rich with tradition and honor. Fire fighters everywhere have a tremendous amount of integrity and pride for their profession that is surpassed by none. You will find that our fire fighters strive for excellence through continuing education and continuous training, and are considered to be among the best around.

As a volunteer fire fighter, you will be asked to work in all kinds of weather, and at all hours of the day and night. Make no mistake about it, this is hard work; both mentally and physically. This can be a very demanding and dangerous job.

We have several benefits to offer, including education assistance/tuition reimbursement, emergency response and training reimbursement, retirement package, furnished gear and equipment, health and life insurance (line of duty) and much more.

Applications are available at our headquarters station, which is located at 8126 New LaGrange Road. Please feel free to stop by and pick one up. Once you have submitted your completed application for membership, we encourage you to visit the firehouse in order to familiarize yourself with the members of the department, as well as the facilities and equipment we use. You may also be invited to participate in our 'Ride-Along' program.

• Performs technical fire fighting work of considerable difficulty under specific direction, often under hazardous conditions
• Performs routine tasks regarding the maintenance of equipment
• Performs related work as required

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess a valid Kentucky driver's license
• Must be of good moral character, with no felony criminal record (the department reserves the right to review each application and determine eligibility on a case-by-case basis).

Benefits

• Training and Incident response expense reimbursement
• Education assistance/tuition reimbursement program
• Health, disability and life insurance (line of duty) provided
• Annual medical examinations
• Member assistance program
• Length of service awards program
• Alpha-numeric pager with voice mail
• Access to discounted cell phone service

Examples of the Work

• Attend classes to learn fire fighting methods such as suppression tactics, maintenance and operational procedures on equipment, first aid procedures, inspection methods and a variety of related topics
• Respond to alarms with assigned company
• Enter into burning buildings with hose lines or other equipment
• Raise, lower and climb ladders (including ground ladders and aerial devices)
• Breach walls or other obstacles to fight fires or effect rescues
• Ventilate buildings to remove toxic smoke gases
• Drive motor vehicles to and from emergency sites as directed
• Remove persons from danger by team or individual methods
• Perform overhaul operations to insure the complete extinguishment of fires
• Perform salvage operations
• Clean fire apparatus and equipment as necessary
• Check and maintain equipment to insure operational readiness

*These statements are intended to illustrate the potential work environment

If you feel you can answer the call and meet the challenges that lie ahead, then we would like to welcome you to our team and encourage you to fill out an application today. Contact a Recruiter today for more information.

Recruiters

Captain Kevin Waters

Office - (502)425-7474

Lieutenant Sam Jackson