City of Bowling Green, Kentucky

Openings as of 3/30/2025

Certified Firefighters

JobID: 926

Position Type:
  Firefighter/Public Safety - Fire Fighter


Date Posted:
  5/10/2024


Location:
  Fire Department


Closing Date:
  10/31/2025


  APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open till filled 
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                         Are you a seasoned Firefighter?
                         Ready for your next challenge?

      Join the BGFD team and take your career to the next level!

DUTIES: 
• Join the team dedicated to protecting lives and property.
• As a firefighter, you’ll be tackling everything from fighting fires to handling hazardous materials and responding to both man-made and natural disasters.
• You’ll also keep equipment in top shape, maintain the fire station, conduct important inspections, and handle some routine paperwork to keep things running smoothly.
• If you're ready to make an impact, then apply today.
To complete your application please be sure to upload a HS or College transcript/diploma and the pre-polygraph questionnaire.

REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY:
• Firefighters must be currently employed with another fire department, and have two (2) consecutive years of full-time paid Firefighter experience.
• Lateral transfers must currently hold all five (5) of the below training /certifications (no exceptions):
  • IFSAC Firefighter I, and
  • IFSAC Firefighter II, and
  • IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness, and
  • IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations, and
  • NREMT-Basic and/or ability to reciprocate with Kentucky Board of EMS for EMT-Basic certification
• Current CPAT certifications are required at the time of hire for out-of-state applicants, and for in-state applicants that are not members of a fire department participating in the incentive program.
• Out-of-state applicants are required to convert training to Kentucky Fire Commission and Kentucky Board of EMS requirements.
 
SALARY: 
- $55,836; additional $4,300 upon academy completion
- $1,600 additional for EMT certification

HOURS: 24 hr. on/48 hr. off schedule; 7:00 am - 7:00 am
DOCUMENTS TO UPLOAD TO APPLICATION: 
• Upload copy of High School Diploma/Transcript (if you have to request your transcript/diploma submit your application and forward the documents to HR once received)
• Upload copy of EMT Certification Card (if applicable)
• Upload copy of CPAT Certification 
• Upload copy of DD-214 (if applicable)
• Complete Pre-Polygraph Questionnaire
The City of Bowling Green is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug - Free Workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability.
 


Attachment(s):
• 2025 Recruitment Schedule.pdf
• CPAT Test Description
• Employee Benefits - Fire.docx
• FORM-I-2-POLYGRAPH-QUESTIONNAIRE.pdf
• Lateral Certified Transfers - Job Description.pdf



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