Full - Time Firefighter/Paramedic
The Alexandria Fire District is accepting applications for the above position. AFD is a very rapid growing progressive area, and offers a competitive salary & benefits package (laterals welcomed). AFD offers Fire, EMS, and Technical Rescue services, responding to over 1,500+ incidents annually. AFD operates with 2 day-time administrative staff, 5 - 24/48 staff, and are supplemented by volunteers and scholar students with an average in-house staffing of 7 personnel. Application is available at www.afdky.org FF/EMT who are in Paramedic class may be considered.
The Alexandria Fire District Currently Offers:
Grade level is dependent on certifications: (400-hour certification, IFSAC I and II, IFSAC Haz Mat Ops, Company Level Fire Inspector). Laterals accepted per AFD Policy 100.14. PTO starts at documented career level years of service for lateral entry candidates with a career or combination fire department.
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FF/Medic Grade 1 (0 cert) - $16.88 hr. (approx. $56,176 year)
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FF/Medic Grade 2 (1 cert) - $17.03 hr. (approx. $56,675 year) *
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FF/Medic Grade 3 (2 cert) - $17.18 hr. (approx. $57,175 year) *
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FF/Medic Grade 4 (3 cert) - $17.33 hr. (approx. $57,674 year) *
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FF/Medic Grade 5 (4 cert) - $17.48 hr. (approx. $58,173 year) *
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* plus $4,300 Annual State Training Incentive (when qualified)
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
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100% Paid Family Health and Vision Insurance
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100% Paid Employee Dental Insurance with option to add family at employee’s cost
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Sick and Vacation (PTO) paid time off (Laterals start at documented career level years of service)
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Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
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Life Insurance
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Technical Rescue Training
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Kentucky CERS Hazardous Duty Retirement
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Overtime Available
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10 Paid Holidays
The minimum qualifications include, but are not limited to:
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Be at least eighteen (18) years of age at date of contingent job offer, and not older than 50 years of age
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High School Diploma or GED
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Possess a valid driver’s license
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Have an acceptable Justice System Offense record and driving history
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NIMS 100, 200, 700 & 800
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150hr, 400hr, IFSAC I & II, IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations certification, and Kentucky Company Inspector within 1 year of employment
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Possess a current Kentucky Paramedic certificate with ACLS at date of contingent job offer and date of employment.
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Possess a current CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) certification, for Firefighter / Paramedic position unless exempt per KRS and Kentucky Fire Commission Regulations
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Possess strong inter-personnel skills, technical abilities, and work ethic
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Must be physically and mentally capable of performing job responsibilities
The Alexandria Fire District is an equal opportunity employer and has the right to accept or reject any application.