Firefighter Recruit

The City of Mayfield is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter Recruit. As an dual role service applicant will be required to be a minimum of a Kentucky certified EMT. Advanced EMT or Paramedic desired. Applicant will be required to have a valid CPAT card. Duties required will be responding to 911 EMS, Fire, Rescue and non emergent EMS calls. Other daily tasks will include but are not limited to are; training, station chores, maintaining cleanliness and readiness of trucks as well as report writing and EMS charting. Applicant will be scheduled to work a 24 / 48 Schedule.

Applicant must possess valid CPAT and EMS license as stated above. ( Some consideration may be given to students enrolled in EMS course pending testing and completion) (Active Ky career firefighters may be exempt from CPAT requirement)

Applicants Must be 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED
Applicant must have Valid Ky Drivers License
Applicant must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal backgroud check

Applications may be printed on our city website at www.mayfieldky.gov or picked up in person at City Clerks office. (Go to website click on departments dropdown then select employment link. PDF of Application may be downloaded from there)

Completetd applications can be emailed to Assistant Chief Michael Rowland at mrowland@mayfieldky.gov or Fire Chief Jeremy Creason at jcreason@mayfieldky.gov , Applications may be turned in in person. You may contact Assistant Chief Michael Rowland at mrowland@mayfieldky.gov for directions to location to drop off.

Starting pay is as follows
EMT-B $ 42,000 Anually + $4300 State firefighter incentive upon completion of Ky Basic II firefighter certification
AEMT $ 44,700 Annually + $4300 State firefighter incentive upon completion of Ky Basic II firefighter certification
Paramedic $ 48,900 Annually + $4300 State firefighter incentive upon completion of Ky Basic II firefighter certification
Additional pay earned with longevity and advancement in rank

CERS Hazardous Duty Retirement (Estimated 25 Year Retirement)
Health, Dental, Vision and life Insurance as well as a flexible spending account. (accidental and other policies offered)
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick leave given in first year of employment
24 / 48 Schedule
Educational opportunities offered free to employees as needed; to advance from basic level to AEMT or Paramedic

Requirements: 18 years old, High School Diploma or GED, Valid Kentucky Driver's License, Kentucky certified EMT minimum (Advanced EMT or Paramedic desired), valid CPAT card, pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and criminal background check

Salary: EMT-B $ 42,000 Annually + $4300 State firefighter incentive upon completion of Ky Basic II firefighter certification; AEMT $ 44,700 Annually + $4300 State firefighter incentive upon completion of Ky Basic II firefighter certification; Paramedic $ 48,900 Annually + $4300 State firefighter incentive upon completion of Ky Basic II firefighter certification

Application Deadline: Continuous