The Alexandria Fire District is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter Paramedic. AFD is a rapidly growing progressive area and offers a competitive salary & benefits package (laterals welcomed).  AFD offers Fire, EMS, and Technical Rescue services, responding to over 2,000+ incidents annually.  AFD operates with 2 day-time command staff and 5 - 24/48 staff with volunteers and interns.   

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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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ADDITIONAL BENEFITS   

• Hourly Rate $21.05 - $22.25

• Approximate Salary $70,054.40 – $74,048.00

• 100% Paid Family Health and Vision Insurance

• 100% Paid Employee Dental Insurance with option to add family at employee’s cost

• 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

• Ability to promote after 2 years when available

• Multiple training opportunities every month

• Over-Time Available regularly

• Rotation of ambulance and engine days

• Personal Bunk Area (No Hot-Cot)

• 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

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The minimum qualifications include, but are not limited to:

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age at date of 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

• 150hr, 400hr, IFSAC I & II, IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations certification, and Kentucky Company Inspector within 1 year of employment

• Possess a current Kentucky Paramedic certificate with ACLS 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

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The Alexandria Fire District is an equal opportunity employer and has the right to accept or reject any application. 

 

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