Part-Time Firefighter I

Shelbyville Fire Department | City of Shelbyville, KY

Date Posted: 2/20/2025 3:04:38 PM

Description:

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

General Duties: This position serves under the fire captain or fire sergeant and routinely works a scheduled 24 hours per week in 12 or 24-hour shifts.

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:

• Must be at least 18 year of age by date of application
• A high school diploma or General Educational Development certificate (GED)
• A valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky
• Must possess and maintain the following certifications:
  • 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.
  • Emergency Medical Technician Certification (EMT-B or EMT-A or P) as established and certified by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS)
  • Certificates from the US Department of Homeland Security/FEMA that include NIMS IS-100, 200, 700 and 800.
  • 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 months, no agility test will be required.

Salary: $18.00/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.

Salary Information: $18.00/hr. See above for additional compensation information.
Application Deadline: 02/24/2025

Application packets 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, March 20, in order to be considered. Resumes will not substitute for a completed, signed application. For questions, please call (502) 633-7101. E. O. E. / A. D. A.

Tiger Tucker
Assistant Fire Chief
1040 Main Street
Shelbyville, KY 40065