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Firefighter/Paramedic

Campbell Fire and Rescue
Full-time
On-site
Alexandria, KY
$70,054.40 - $76,544 USD yearly
Firefighter/Paramedic

Full - Time Firefighter/Paramedic

Campbell Fire/Rescue is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter Paramedic. Students and Firefighter/EMTs wanting to be Paramedic within 3 years are encouraged to apply. CFR is a rapidly growing progressive area and offers a competitive salary & benefits package (laterals welcomed).  CFR offers Fire, EMS, and Technical Rescue services, responding to over 2,000+ incidents annually.  CFR currently operates with 3-day-time command staff and 7 - 24/48 staff with volunteers and interns serving  45342 acres from 2 stations. We are hiring to increase staffing to 8 - 24/48 staff

Laterals accepted per Employee Handbook.  PTO starts at documented career-level years of service for lateral entry candidates with a career or combination fire department.   

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS   

  • Firefighter/Paramedic Hourly Rate $21.05 - $23.00
    • Approximate Salary $70,054.40 – $76,544.00
  • Firefighter/EMT Hourly Rate 17.05 - $18.39​
    • Approximate Salary $56,700 - $61,000​
  • Plus State Training incentive of $4,429 when eligible​
  • 100% Paid Family Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Sick and Vacation (PTO) paid time off (Laterals start at documented career level years of service)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Technical Rescue Training
  • Kentucky CERS Hazardous Duty Retirement
  • St. Elizabeth Employee Assistance Program
  • CERS Hazardous Duty(When Applicable)
  • Holiday Pay for 10 Holidays
    • New Years Day
    • MLK Day
    • Memorial Day
    • Independence Day
    • Labor Day
    • Veterans Day
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas Eve
    • Christmas
    • New Years Eve
  • Paid Time Off
    • Year 1-2 = 114 Hours Annually
    • Year 2-5 = 240 Hours Annually
    • Year 5-10 = 312 Hours Annually
    • 10 Years + = 360 Hours Annually
  • Annual Pay Increases
  • Merit-Based Pay Increases
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Social Security Tax Exemption
  • Apparatus Operator Incentive $0.61 hourly
  • Multiple training opportunities every month
  • Over-Time Available regularly
  • Rotation of ambulance and engine days
  • Personal Bunk Area
  • On-Site Fitness Equipment
  • 2,000+ Responses annually
  • Active participant in the Northern Kentucky Technical Rescue Team
  • Shift personnel are part of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 4185

The minimum qualifications include, but are not limited to:

  • Be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the date of a contingent job offer, and not older than 50 years of age
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Possess a valid driver’s license
  • Have an acceptable Justice System Offense record and driving history
  • NIMS 100, 200, 700 & 800
  • KY Basic Firefighter I & II, IFSAC I & II, IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations certification, and Kentucky Company Inspector within 1 year of employment
  • Possess a current Kentucky Paramedic certificate at date of contingent job offer and date of employment.
  • Possess a current CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) certification, unless exempt per KRS and Kentucky Fire Commission Regulations
  • Possess strong inter-personnel skills, technical abilities, and work ethic
  • Must be physically and mentally capable of performing job responsibilities

Campbell Fire/Rescue is an equal-opportunity employer with the right to accept or reject any application. 

Completed application with all associated documents may be returned in person, emailed to recruit@cfrky.org, or mailed to 7951 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, KY 41001.  CFR not responsible for issues with the postal service or the internet.