Firefighter Recruit

About the role

The purpose of this position is to participate in the academic and physical recruit training programs of the Louisville Metro Fire Academy and participates in a battery of exams to determine suitability for the position of Firefighter. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Responsibilities

• Takes tests to measure knowledge gained, evaluates performance and determines progress made.
• Participates in physical fitness and strength training.
• Attends classes in fire science, firefighting techniques, personnel procedures, regulations, current laws, human behavior and a variety of other topics related to firefighting work.
• Learns about various operational units to gain familiarity with the functions of the Louisville Metro Fire Department.
• Participates in practical training including firefighting, fire prevention, fire science, use of firefighting equipment and a variety of other procedures and activities related to firefighting work.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• A minimum of 18 years of age.
• Good moral character, with no criminal or felony record inconsistent with the provisions of this paragraph.
• Pre-employment drug screening.
• Pre-employment physical agility test.
• Pre-employment polygraph test.
• Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form within ten days of initial assignment.
• Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Certification prior to final offer of employment.
• An honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions if having served in any branch of the armed forces of the United States.
• Swimming ability to the satisfaction of the Division by the end of the probationary period.
• Residency must comply with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• In excellent health based upon departmental medical standards.
• Passes a battery of medical examinations (including a stress examination).
• Disqualified for applicants who have illegally bought, sold, or trafficked, as defined in KRS 218A.010 and KRS 218A.1431, controlled substances other than marijuana within six years of application.
• Disqualified for applicants who have illegally bought or sold marijuana within one year of application.
• Disqualified for applicants who have used an illegal controlled substance other than marijuana within the last six years of application.
• Disqualified for applicants who have used a prescription-controlled substance without a prescription on a single occasion within the last six years of application.
• Disqualified for applicants who have used a prescription-controlled substance without a prescription more than once within the last six years of application.

Qualifications

• Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Skills

• Physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
• Routine and frequent exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, and extreme noise levels.

Benefits

• Full Time Regular Medical Dental Vision Group Term Life Supplemental Life Accidental Death & Dismemberment Sick Leave Vacation Holiday Pay Bereavement Leave Kentucky Public Pensions Authority 457 Deferred Comp Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits Tuition Assistance Qualified Adult Benefits Childcare Assistance Free TARC Use Paid Parental Leave

Pay

$67,217.28 annually starting July 1, 2026

Schedule

Full Time Regular Medical Dental Vision Group Term Life Supplemental Life Accidental Death & Dismemberment Sick Leave Vacation Holiday Pay Bereavement Leave Kentucky Public Pensions Authority 457 Deferred Comp Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits Tuition Assistance Qualified Adult Benefits Childcare Assistance Free TARC Use Paid Parental Leave