Salary: $54,942 + incentives
Job Description
St. Matthews Fire & EMS is now hiring Firefighter/EMT-B and Firefighter/Paramedic candidates. We are actively seeking both entry-level applicants and experienced lateral hires who are committed to protecting lives and serving our community with integrity and professionalism. For lateral hires, we’re offering a competitive compensation package that includes a length-of-service match of up to 5 years, applied toward both pay and vacation accrual.
Minimum Qualifications For All Applicants
Must meet the following requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Must be a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application
- Must successfully pass a background investigation
- Must pass a drug screening test
- Must complete a physical examination confirming fitness for duty in accordance with NFPA 1582 – Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments
- Must possess a valid CPAT card (if applicable to the candidate): https://kyfirecommission.kctcs.edu/fire_commission_programs/cpat.aspx
Lateral Firefighter Qualifications:
Option 1:
- KY State 300 Hour Certified Firefighter
- EMT-B or Paramedic
- NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
Option 2:
- IFSAC Firefighter I & II
- EMT-B or Paramedic
- NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
Employee Compensation
Base salary for full time Firefighter/EMT-B = $54,942.08
Annual KY State Firefighter Incentive = $4,562
Qualified lateral firefighter are eligible for a Length of Service Award in addition to their base salary. This award is based on verified full-time, paid service in a firefighting role, and is structured as follows:
1 year of qualifying service:
• 3% increase to base salary
• Approximately $1,648.26 annually
2 years of qualifying service:
• 6% increase to base salary
• Approximately $3,296.52 annually
3 years of qualifying service:
• 9% increase to base salary
• Approximately $4,944.79 annually
4 years of qualifying service:
• 10% increase to base salary
• Approximately $5,494.21 annually
5 years of qualifying service:
• 11% increase to base salary
• Approximately $6,043.63 annually
Definition of Qualifying Service:
Only full-time, paid employment as a firefighter with a municipal, county, state, or federal fire department will be counted. Volunteer, reserve, or unpaid service does not qualify.
Firefighter-Paramedic Stipend
Employees hired or serving in the role of Firefighter-Paramedic will receive an annual stipend of $10,000 in addition to their base salary.
Example:
A candidate with 3 years of qualified full-time paid firefighting service and who holds a current Paramedic license would be eligible for the following compensation:
Base Salary: $54,942.08
KY State Incentive: $4,562.00
Length of Service Award (3 years @ 9%): $4,944.79
Paramedic Stipend: $10,000.00
Total Annual Compensation: $74,448.87
