Part-Time Firefighter I

Kentucky League of Cities; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Shelbyville Fire Department is accepting applications for part-time firefighters. The role involves emergency response including fire suppression and medical calls, vehicle extrication, and fire prevention activities.

Candidates must be 18+, have a high school diploma or GED, KY driver’s license, and relevant certifications. EMT certification and NIMS/OSHA credentials are preferred; salary is $18.91/hour with pension credit possible for CERS enrollees.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old by date of application.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• A valid Kentucky driver’s license.
• IFSTA Firefighter I and II preferred but not required.
• EMT-B or EMT-A or Paramedic certification as established by KBEMS.
• NIMS IS-100/200/700/800 certifications.
• OSHA 1910:120/NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations certification.
• Internal physical agility course and internal written exam with passing score of 75%.

Responsibilities

• Emergency response duties including fire suppression and medical calls.
• Vehicle extrication operations.
• Assist with building inspections and fire prevention activities.
• Public relations efforts.

Skills

Emergency response

Public relations

Report writing

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

KY driver’s license

IFSTA Firefighter I/II preferred

EMT-B/EMT-A/Paramedic certification

NIMS IS-100/200/700/800

OSHA 1910 / NFPA 472 awareness

Internal agility & written exam clearance

Tools

NIMS IS-100/200/700/800 certifications

IFSTA Firefighter I/II materials

OSHA 1910 / NFPA 472 materials

Job description

Date Posted: 8/31/2026 10:22:26 AM

Description:

The Shelbyville Fire Department is accepting applications for part-time firefighters.

General Duties:

• This position reports to the fire captain or fire sergeant.
• Part-time work is based on the availability of open shiftsand is typically served in 12 or 24-hour duty blocks.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Emergency response duties such as fire suppression, responding to medical calls, and conducting vehicle extrication operation
• Assisting with building inspections, fire prevention activities, and public relations efforts
• Maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work environment
• Ensuring that all apparatus and equipment are properly cleaned, inspected, and maintained in operational readiness
• Accurately preparing and maintaining required reports and records.

Education and Certification Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18years of age by date of application
• A high school diploma or general educational development (GED) certificate
• A valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky
• Must possess and maintain the following certifications:115-hour certification, 300-hour certification, and the IFSAC Firefighter I and II established and certified by the Kentucky Fire Commission are preferred but not required.
• Emergency Medical Technician Certification (EMT-B or EMT-A or P) as established and certified by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS)
• Certificates from the US Department of Homeland Security/FEMA that include NIMS IS-100, 200, 700 and 800.
• OSHA 1910: 120/NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Level Certification
• Successful completion of an internal fire candidate physical agility course and an internal written exam with a passing score of 75%. The exam will be comprised of material from the latest version of the IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting, Firefighter I curriculum. IFSAC Firefighter I will be accepted in lieu of written exam. If an agility test has been completed within the last six months, no agility test will be required.

Salary: $18.91/hour. Compensated for call-back events and training events. Part-time firefighters who are already enrolled in the CERS pension system will also get pension credit for time worked in this position.

Salary Information: $18.91/hour. (see above for additional information)
Application Deadline: 09/30/2026

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