What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter position at City of Owensboro, KY?
Salary : $54,301.00 Annually
Location : Owensboro, KY
Job Type : Full time
Job Number : 2025-00006
Department : OFD, Administration
Opening Date : 02 / 12 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 15 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Description
Performs as member of the Owensboro Fire Department to ensure quality performance in saving lives, property, conservation, extinguishing fires, and responding to medical and other emergencies. Shift work : Generally, 7 : 00 a.m. - 7 : 00 a.m. (24 hrs. on, 48 hrs. off)
Starting Annual Pay : $54,301 / yr. (Assumes 2,912 annual hrs.; plus State Incentive Pay of $4,429 / yr, paid in monthly increments once certified as Kentucky Firefighter.
Progressive agency with great response times and aggressive interior fire tactics
Advanced Life Support Engine Companies
Regional Technical Rescue Team
River Response for Fires and Water Rescue
Promotional Opportunities after 48 months
Minimum hiring age 18 (if additional qualifications are met)
RECRUITMENT PROCESS (Dates subject to change) :
- MANDATORY Written Exam : March 26 , 2025 at 9 : 00am OR 5 : 30pm (hold both times)
- MANDATORY CPAT Exam April 19, 2025 : Appointment times to be scheduled at the written exam (CPAT opportunity will be available locally at no cost)
- MANDATORY Oral Exam : Week of May 12 -16 (tentative); If you successfully complete, then you may undergo
- MANDATORY Further Evaluation (e.g., Background screening, interview, etc.); dates to be determined, and if contingently offered a position, then
- MANDATORY satisfactory completion of post-offer, pre-employment requirements; dates to be determined
Other CPAT alternatives : Indianapolis, IN (317) 988-7703; Vincennes University at Ft. Branch, IN (812) 888-2871 - there is a fee associated with these testing facilities.
Examples of Duties
General duties include, but are not limited to :
Other Essential Function(s) include but not limited :
Emergency responses include, but are not limited to :
Typical Qualifications
Age Requirement. The minimum age requirement for firefighters shall be at least age 18 at time they become sworn.
Education Requirements. The minimum Education Requirements shall be high school or GED. Other qualifications may be required, as specified in the job description.
An applicant for the position of firefighter shall provide evidence of completed education and / or active military duty (i.e., evidence of Associates degree or other applicable college hours, and / or Form DD214 or other sufficient military documentation). Applicants failing to meet such standards shall be disqualified from any further consideration of employment.
Furthermore, pursuant to KRS 95.440, firefighters shall be a person of sobriety, integrity, and an orderly, law-abiding citizen.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION DEADLINE : March 15, 2025. Apply at www.owensboro.org. Click Employment Opportunities and the position link; click Apply. First-time users need to create an account as instructed. If you have any questions or wish to confirm receipt of an application, call Elaine Timmel (270) 687-8540 or toll-free (888) 616-8540. Hearing impaired, call TDD / Voice (270) 687-4459. If you have a current valid CPAT card, please submit a copy with your application.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND FURTHER INFO :
Visit and / or (click on Recruitment).
The City of Owensboro is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. EEO / AA-M / F / V / D
Request ADA accommodations by calling (270) 687-8542.
Provided benefits include but are not limited to :
Health Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Wellness Program
Retirement
Paid time off includes, but is not limited to :
Vacation
Sick Time
Holidays (for eligible employees)
Benefits are subject to change.
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
Do you have an Associates Degree, or at least 60 college hours in Fire Science or job-related field?
If you do not possess an Associates Degree, do you have at least 60 college hours, or 2 years additional full-time firefighting experience, or an equivalent combination thereof?
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
Do you possess NREMT Certification? (Required within 11 months after hire).
Do you possess any of the following? Check all that apply.
Required Question
Salary : $4,429 - $54,301