Lateral Firefighter/EMT-B

Shelbyville Fire Department | City of Shelbyville, KY

Date Posted: 6/11/2025 5:15:01 PM

Description:

Position Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must possess a High School Diploma/GED
• Must possess a valid Kentucky driver's license
• Complete department Physical Agility Course (May forgo the physical agility if held a valid CPAT card within 180 days)
• Must pass the Fire Department's Physical Exam
• Must pass a written exam (May forgo if IFSAC FF I and FF II certified)
• Must possess 300 HR Basic II Certification
• Must possess KY EMT-B
• Must possess NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800
• Must pass a background check and drug screen

Benefits:

• No Ambulances/CERS Hazardous Duty
• Family health, dental, and vision plans offered
• Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• EAP household assistance program
• Assistance with tuition reimbursement
• Columbia Southern University 10% discount
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Membership to the Family Activity Center
• City-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and long-term disability insurance

Salary Information: $54,000 + KY State Incentive $4,562 with liberal lateral consideration
Application Deadline: 07/31/2025

Applications can be obtained online at www.shelbyvillefirerescue.com or at www.shelbyvillekentucky.com. Hard copies of the applications can be picked up at Shelbyville City Hall (315 Washington Street, Shelbyville). All applications and supporting documentation must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 31st. For questions, please call 502-633-7101. E.O.E./A.D.A.

Carlton Holbert
Fire Chief
1040 Main Street
Shelbyville, KY 40065