Firefighter Jobs in Kentucky (KY)
38 open positions across Kentucky.
FireJobs lists 38 open firefighter positions in Kentucky from more than 12 hiring departments (26 full-time, 7 part-time and 5 volunteer). Each listing is checked against the department's own hiring page and shows the closing date, salary where the department publishes one, requirements, and the direct application link.
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Fire departments hiring in Kentucky
Departments with the most open positions right now.
- Dry Ridge Fire Department · Dry Ridge · 6 openings
- Fire Department of Bellevue-Dayton · Dayton · 4 openings
- City of Mayfield Fire Department · Mayfield · 3 openings
- City of Fort Wright Fire/EMS · Fort Wright · 2 openings
- Elizabethtown Fire Department · Elizabethtown · 2 openings
- Glasgow Fire Department · Glasgow · 2 openings
- Hopkinsville Fire Department · Hopkinsville · 2 openings
- Lake Jericho Fire & Rescue Department · Smithfield · 2 openings
- Maysville Fire & EMS · Maysville · 2 openings
- Walton Fire Protection District · Walton · 2 openings
- Ashland Fire Department · Ashland · 1 opening
- Cairo Volunteer Fire Department · Henderson · 1 opening
Browse all 686 fire departments in Kentucky, including the ones not hiring today.
Firefighter salary in Kentucky
Across the 16 current Kentucky postings that publish pay, starting salaries run from about $35,131 to $62,903 a year, with a typical starting figure near $45,003. Hourly and monthly rates are converted to annual figures. Volunteer and paid-per-call positions usually pay a stipend or nothing and are not included. Members see the exact salary on every listing.
Compare firefighter salaries by stateHow to become a firefighter in Kentucky
Certification. The Kentucky Fire Commission certifies firefighters, and Kentucky law requires career firefighters to complete 400 hours of recruit training. Most departments require EMT licensure.
How hiring works. Louisville and Lexington hire through civil service in scheduled classes. Many smaller departments are combination or volunteer.
Wherever you apply, expect the same core steps: meet the age, education, and driver's license minimums, pass a written exam and a physical ability test (often the CPAT), clear an oral board interview, and pass a background investigation and medical exam.
Kentucky firefighter job questions
- How many firefighter jobs are open in Kentucky?
- 38 firefighter and fire service positions are open in Kentucky on FireJobs today, at 12 departments. The count updates daily as departments post and close positions.
- What certification do Kentucky firefighters need?
- The Kentucky Fire Commission certifies firefighters, and Kentucky law requires career firefighters to complete 400 hours of recruit training. Most departments require EMT licensure.
- How does firefighter hiring work in Kentucky?
- Louisville and Lexington hire through civil service in scheduled classes. Many smaller departments are combination or volunteer.
- How much do firefighters make in Kentucky?
- Across the 16 current Kentucky postings that publish pay, starting salaries run from about $35,131 to $62,903 a year, with a typical starting figure near $45,003. Each listing shows its exact figure to FireJobs members.