Firefighter
Position Type: Full-time position as a firefighter-entry level
Date Posted: July 1, 2025
Closing Date: July 15, 2025
Pay: Starting pay is $46,841.71 (state incentive included) with insurance and benefit package
UP to 57,422.51 with Required Driver Operator IFSAC certifications and Swiftwater Technician certification
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Respond to fire, accident, rescue, hazardous materials, natural disaster and some medical calls
Use various manual and power tools in performing firefighting and rescue work
Operate, test, and maintain equipment, vehicles, and facilities
Perform related work and other duties as assigned
Maintain training requirements and perform training activities
Benefits: Anthem plan with standard or premium option. County provided HRA (after 60 days) FSA option. Dental plan available
CERS Hazard Duty Retirement in the KY Retirement System Tier 3 (after 60 days)
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual
Paid Air Evac membership for household
Paid $25,000 Life Insurance policy
Kentucky Deferred Comp available
24-hour work shift with 48 hours off and overtime opportunity
Accelerated opportunity to advance to current vacant Driver/Operator positions upon successful completion of KY Fire Academy, IFSAC certifications for Driver/Operator, and department qualifications.
Job Requirements:
13-week fire academy training for non-certified firefighters upon employment
IFSAC certifications for FF1, FF2, HMA, HMO required within 12 months of employment
Minimum Requirements:
Valid KY Driver’s License
Minimum 18 years of age
High School Diploma or GED
Valid CPAT card by date of hire
Past employment, driving, and criminal background checks
Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, as well as random testing
Applications:
Applications may be downloaded or filled out at https://simpsoncountyky.gov/jobs or by emailing Lgoodrum@simpsoncounty.us
Downloaded applications may be returned to Franklin-Simpson Fire Rescue, PO Box 242 Franklin KY, 42134 or emailed to Lgoodrum@simpsoncounty.us
Completed applications must be received by July 15 at 4:00 pm.
About us: Franklin-Simpson Fire Rescue (FSFR) is a small combination department in Simpson County KY. FSFR covers approximately 240 square miles that encompasses the entirety of Simpson County including the City of Franklin. Our population is approximately 20,000 people. The area is largely agriculture but has sprawling residential areas and manufacturing parks along with 14 miles of Interstate 65. FSFR is a combination department working on a 24/48 work shift. There will be 3 full-time firefighters on shift daily supplemented with 1 on-call personnel responding second out. The Chief and Deputy Chief will work a M-F daytime shift. Plans are being developed to fund additional full-time firefighters.
Download the application below and submit it along with any certifications.