Paramedic

Fern Creek Fire; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Deferred compensation

State retirement plan (KPPA)

College reimbursement

Referral program

Job summary

Fern Creek Fire in Louisville, KY is seeking dedicated Paramedics to join our team for a high‑impact, civilian‑facing role delivering life‑saving care in a fast‑paced environment.

You will work with state‑of‑the‑art equipment, participate in comprehensive training, and benefit from a robust package including paid health and retirement benefits. Start date is 09/15/2026 with potential end date 10/02/2026.

Qualifications

• Must hold Kentucky EMT-Paramedic licensure and keep it current.
• Current BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications required.
• ICS 100/200/700/800 certificates required; PHTLS encouraged if offered a position.

Skills

KY Driver's License

Defensive driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT-Paramedic licensure

BLS

ACLS

PALS

ICS 100

ICS 200

ICS 700

ICS 800

PHTLS

Job description

# ParamedicLOUISVILLE, KY 40291Start Date 09/15/2026End Date 10/02/2026## DescriptionAre you ready to make a real difference in people's lives every day? We are seeking dedicated and skilled Paramedics to join our team. As a Paramedic with us, you will be a crucial part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment, providing life-saving care when it matters the most. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture where every team member is valued and respected. With state-of-the-art equipment, comprehensive training programs, and a strong emphasis on health and wellness, we ensure that our Paramedics are well-prepared and supported in their roles. If you are passionate about serving your community and looking for a rewarding career with excellent benefits and opportunities for advancement, we encourage you to apply!**BENEFITS:*** Fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance (single/family)* Paid vacation & sick leave* Paid parental leave* Paid life insurance policies* Paid cancer insurance policy* Paid short-term and long-term disability insurance* Deferred Compensation program* Participation in the KY State Retirement Plan (KPPA)* College reimbursement program* Employee Referral program## Qualifications**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:*** Maintain valid Kentucky Driver’s License* Completion of High School Diploma or GED* Must hold and maintain Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services licensure for the level of EMT-Paramedic, as well as: + Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications + Certificates of completion for ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800* Must have or obtain within twelve (12) months of employment, the certification of PHTLS (Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support), if offered a position* Must be no younger than twenty-one (21) years of age* Must complete department approved defensive driving course, if offered a position* Must complete department approved obstacle and road driving course for each EMS apparatus, if offered a position