Fire​/EMS: Firefighter​/EMT; or Firefighter​/Paramedic; or Paramedic;

Fire/EMS:
Firefighter/EMT (24/48) or Firefighter/Paramedic (24/48) or Paramedic (24/48)

These positions are full‑time, 24/48 schedule roles within the City of Erlanger Fire/EMS department. Applicants may apply for any of the listed positions. The following descriptions are organized by each specific role starting with Firefighter/EMT.

$54,700.00/yr – $73,815.00/yr

Department: Fire/EMS

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Reports To: Shift Officers

Salary Band: I ($54,700–62,378, starting pay dependent on qualifications)

Travel: 5%

Work Schedule: 24/48 Shift

Positions Supervised: None

Position Summary: Meets the definition of Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician under Kentucky law. Requires active fire suppression, use of SCBA, and adherence to hazardous duty status. Position involves exposure to hazardous atmospheres, injuries, infectious diseases, and significant physical demands.

Essential Functions: Operate all fire apparatus and ambulances; provide fire protection and emergency medical care; conduct fire inspections, equipment maintenance, and preventive testing; complete accurate reports; maintain certifications; participate in drills, community outreach, and educational programs; inspect residential and commercial occupancies for code compliance; maintain and service vehicles, equipment, and facility infrastructure.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Minimum 48 hours per week, 24/48 shift; valid driver’s license; good character with no detrimental police record; solid personal appearance; knowledge of modern fire and EMS principles; entry‑level; minimal supervisory skills; analytical, communication, and judgment abilities; ability to complete required training and recertification.

Position Qualifications (Competency Statements):

• Accountability – Accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Analytical Skills – Use reasoning to solve problems.
• Oral Communication – Effective spoken communication.
• Written Communication – Clear and concise written communication.
• Customer Oriented – Attend to customers while following procedures.
• Decision Making – Make critical decisions following procedures.
• Empathy – Show sensitivity to others’ feelings.
• Ethicality – Demonstrate conduct conforming to values and standards.
• Initiative – Take actions to achieve goals.
• Tenacity – Persist to complete goals.
• Working Under Pressure – Complete tasks under stressful conditions.

Education: Minimum:
High School Graduate or GED;
Minimum:
One year as EMT and one year as firefighter;
Desired:
Associate Degree in Fire Science or related field.

Skills & Licenses: Minimum:
Kentucky Certified EMT‑B;
Kentucky Certified Career Firefighter; CPR Provider;
Hazardous Materials Operations;
Valid Driver’s License; ICD 100, 200, 700, 800;
Desired:
Specialized Rescue Skills;
Desired: IFSAC FF I, FF II, Haz Mat Awareness, Haz Mat Operations.

Physical Demands: Stand, walk, run, lift, push/pull, climb, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend are constant or frequent. Lift capacities range from