{"id":2405,"date":"2019-10-16T21:15:12","date_gmt":"2019-10-16T21:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=2405"},"modified":"2019-12-26T18:58:55","modified_gmt":"2019-12-26T18:58:55","slug":"how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-kentucky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-kentucky\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Become A Firefighter In Kentucky"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For those aspiring firefighters living in the Bluegrass State, how to become a firefighter in Kentucky is a question commonly asked.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The commonwealth of Kentucky, as it is often known, is a\nstate famous for its culture and landscape. Some of the best of America\u2019s folk\nmusic, racehorses and alcoholic beverages come from the rural communities of Kentucky.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a lot of history and heritage to protect from fire,\nflood and other disasters, so naturally Kentucky needs the very best\nfirefighters training in its academies and colleges running its fire stations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66057c016ce9d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66057c016ce9d\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-kentucky\/#How_To_Become_A_Firefighter_In_Kentucky\" title=\"How To Become A\nFirefighter In Kentucky\">How To Become A\nFirefighter In Kentucky<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-kentucky\/#Firefighting_in_Kentucky\" title=\"Firefighting in\nKentucky\">Firefighting in\nKentucky<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-kentucky\/#Fire_Academies_In_Kentucky\" title=\"Fire Academies In\nKentucky\">Fire Academies In\nKentucky<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-kentucky\/#Major_Fire_Departments_in_Kentucky\" title=\"Major Fire Departments\nin Kentucky\">Major Fire Departments\nin Kentucky<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-kentucky\/#Job_Prospects_for_Firefighters_In_Kentucky\" title=\"Job Prospects for\nFirefighters In Kentucky\">Job Prospects for\nFirefighters In Kentucky<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Become_A_Firefighter_In_Kentucky\"><\/span><strong>How To Become A\nFirefighter In Kentucky<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>18 years\nor older<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>High\nschool diploma or GED<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>A valid\nstate driver&#8217;s license<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Pass a\nbackground check<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Pass a\nphysical agility test<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>A US\ncitizen with residency in Kentucky<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see the bare minimum requirements here are quite\nstraightforward in terms of age, certification and physical fitness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the process can become more complicated as it progresses. Further screening processes, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"drug tests (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/do-firefighters-get-drug-tested-a-simple-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">drug tests<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"firefighter interviews (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/51-firefighter-interview-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\">firefighter interviews<\/a> weed out the best candidates from the rest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some departments also have specifics within their policies\nthat may exclude certain applicants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, I want to highlight some of the issues with\nthese policies, the challenges facing those that are eligible and the training\nopportunities available. I will also talk about a few of the major fire\ndepartments in the state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Firefighting_in_Kentucky\"><\/span><strong>Firefighting in\nKentucky<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kentucky fire departments stretch right across the state\ndealing with emergencies on different scales. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are intense industrial blazes and major incidents in\ncities as well as all of the floods, wildfires and disaster relief out in the\ncountryside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All Kentucky fire recruits must have skills across many\ndisciplines to handle anything that they encounter. This means wildland\ntraining, emergency drills and experience with different hazardous materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One aspect of firefighting in Kentucky that sets it apart\nfrom the other states in the country is the number of bourbon distilleries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, if one were to develop a fault or a blaze then it\nbecomes a major risk to life in the area because of the high alcohol content. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>95% of American Bourbon comes from Kentucky with 73 licensed\ndistilleries offering different brands and supplying to countless retailers\nacross the world. Eight of those are in the Bardstown area alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A recent fire at one of the Jim Beam warehouses showed just\nhow intense and rapid these fires can be. The blaze was extreme and difficult\nfor crews to control. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing that I want to talk about here is the slightly\nold-fashioned policies and viewpoints held by fire departments in Kentucky. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All new recruits must realize that while the fire service is an equal opportunities employer, there are fewer <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"female firefighters (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/being-a-female-firefighter\/\" target=\"_blank\">female firefighters<\/a> than usual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kentucky does allow for women recruits as much as men.\nHowever, women can\u2019t feel as though they are at a disadvantage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights challenged the\nmanual of the Louisville department over statements about female recruits that\n\u201covertly discourage women\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Female applicants can read the arguably patronizing wording of the chief <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/louisvilleky.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/fire\/documents\/physical_fitness_prep_manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> and make up their own minds. It may actually encourage many to prove him wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there is a requirement in the rules of the Bardstown\ndistrict that I need to highlight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elsewhere on this site, you will find guides that I have written about the image of the firefighter and the acceptance of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"beards in fire departments (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-firefighters-have-beards\/\" target=\"_blank\">beards in fire departments<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many stations are happy to be lenient on <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"tattoos (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-firefighters-have-tattoos\/\" target=\"_blank\">tattoos<\/a> and a small amount of facial hair because of cultural and religious rights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Bardstown Fire Department is one that insists that\ntheir employees follow their grooming policy. This means being clean-shaven and\n\u201cmaintaining a positive public image\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems as though they are of the impression that a\nrespectable, approachable public servant still looks a certain way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fire_Academies_In_Kentucky\"><\/span><strong>Fire Academies In\nKentucky<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever your race, religion or gender \u2013 or your personal\nappearance \u2013 all firefighter applicants in Kentucky need to have the right\nlevel of training to proceed in their career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news for aspiring firefighters looking to begin\ntheir career is that the state has fire courses and fire academies in many\nmajor towns and cities. They include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Louisville: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Jefferson Community and Technical College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/jefferson.kctcs.edu\/en\/academics\/programs_of_study\/fire_and_rescue_technology.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Jefferson Community and Technical College<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong>Somerset: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Somerset Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/somerset.kctcs.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Somerset Community College<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong>Bowling Green: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"South Central Kentucky Community and Technical College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/southcentral.kctcs.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>South Central Kentucky Community and Technical College<\/strong><\/a><strong> and <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Bowling Green Technical College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bowlinggreen.kctcs.edu\/en\/academics\/programs_of_study\/fire_rescue_technology.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Bowling Green Technical College<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong>Richmond: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Eastern Kentucky University (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/safetymanagement.eku.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Eastern Kentucky University<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Highland Heights: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Northern Kentucky University (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nku.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Northern Kentucky University<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong>Lexington: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Bluegrass Community and Technical College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/bluegrass.kctcs.edu\/en\/academics\/programs_of_study\/fire_rescue_science_technology.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Bluegrass Community and Technical College<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong>Florence: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Gateway Community and Technical College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gateway.kctcs.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Gateway Community and Technical College<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong>Ashland: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ashland Community &amp; Technical College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/ashland.kctcs.edu\/en\/academics\/programs_of_study\/fire_rescue_science.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ashland Community &amp; Technical College<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Hazard: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hazard Community and Technical College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/hazard.kctcs.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Hazard Community and Technical College<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong>Versailles: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Kentucky Community &amp; Technical College System (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/kyfirecommission.kctcs.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Kentucky Community &amp; Technical College System<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Jefferson Community and Technical College in Louisville is a\ngood starting point for all those that don\u2019t have prior firefighting experience.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can enroll in this Fire Science program as a complete\nnovice and pick up key skills and knowledge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those in volunteer roles can use this associate degree to\nhelp them progress into a paid career role. Those in entry-level paid positions\ncan use this as part of their training credits and advance within their\ndepartment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course requires 18 credit hours of coursework and 46 credit hours of specialist fire\/rescue\/EMS classes. You can learn more about this degree <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/jefferson.kctcs.edu\/education-training\/program-finder\/fire-rescue-science.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another form of firefighter training to consider if you\u2019re\nwondering how to become a firefighter in Kentucky is the state fire rescue\nprogram. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here trainees can learn more about what it takes to\ncoordinate an emergency response to a major incident in the state. This\nincludes a chance to look at the roles of fire departments but also those of\nthe police, medical responses, government agencies and other specialist rescue\nteams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These training sessions could prove useful for those in a\nmanagerial role or those looking to increase their skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative runs through 14 different offices in Kentucky so there should be an opportunity near you. You can find out more about this higher education option <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/kyfirecommission.kctcs.edu\/State_Fire_Rescue_Training\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Fire_Departments_in_Kentucky\"><\/span><strong>Major Fire Departments\nin Kentucky<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many departments scattered throughout Kentucky.\nSome will experience more urban incidents, such as commercial fires, while\nothers are more rural nearer to the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Become a Louisville,\nKY Firefighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>18 years\nor older<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>High\nschool diploma or GED<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>A valid\nstate driver&#8217;s license<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Pass a\nbackground check<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Pass a\nphysical agility test<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>A US\ncitizen with residency in Kentucky<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>No felony\nconvictions or multiple misdemeanors<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I have to start with Louisville because it is the largest\ndepartment in one of Kentucky\u2019s most populated cities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A job here will bring new recruits plenty of experience with\nall kinds of emergencies and accidents. In fact, the department claims that its\nmore than 500 members can handle as many as 50,000 incidents in a year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon passing the minimum requirements outlined above, you need to undertake a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"written exam (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-prepare-for-the-civil-service-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\">written exam<\/a>, a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"physical agility test (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/training-for-cpat\/\" target=\"_blank\">physical agility test<\/a>, background check and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"pass a polygraph (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/firefighter-polygraph\/\" target=\"_blank\">pass a polygraph<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All successful candidates then enter the department\u2019s 27-week\ntraining program at the Louisville Fire Training Academy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Become A Bardstown,\nKY Firefighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Good\nphysical condition<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>New\nrecruits must complete 24 hours of standby at the station every month<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Must meet\n18 hours of training per quarter<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>High\nschool diploma or equivalent<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Must be\nat least 18 years of age<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Pass a\nbackground check and medical exam<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Adhere to\ndepartment grooming policy which includes being clean shaven and maintaining a\npositive public image<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I want to mention Bardstown in this guide because of the\nincident at the Jim Beam warehouse and all those distilleries at risk. Recruits\nhere need to be skilled and ready to handle anything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Training is essential and new recruits should engage in\nadditional training courses and advanced skills as they progress through their\ncareer. In fact, department officers state that new recruits must engage in 24\nhours of standby per month and 18 hours of training per quarter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from the issue mentioned before about \u201cpositive public\nimage\u201d, the rules for joining the Bardstown service are pretty much the same as\nmost departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_Prospects_for_Firefighters_In_Kentucky\"><\/span><strong>Job Prospects for\nFirefighters In Kentucky<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As of 2018, the\nBureau for Labor Statistic states that there were 4240 firefighters in\nKentucky, which means a ratio of 2.24 per 100 jobs. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The annual mean wage\nwas calculated as $33,520. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is interesting when we consider the current rates in Louisville.\nHere, recruits can expect to get the following: $18,357 as an entry-level basic\nfirefighter, $58,529 as an expert level basic firefighter and then $83,435 for\nan expert fire officer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This shows the opportunities for progression in one\ndepartment alone. The lower mean figure probably accounts for all the\nlower-paid salaries in smaller cities and towns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Louisville is the capital after all. It is interesting to\ncompare these figures to Tennessee to the south. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This neighbor state has a similar rate of employment \u2013 fair\nbut not the best \u2013 but offered a higher mean in this period of $40,280.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering how to become a firefighter in Kentucky,\njust know it isn\u2019t easy. The state rules and minimum department expectations\nmean that there are plenty of criteria to meet and processes to work through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some hopeful volunteers may find it more difficult than\nothers. The rules on beards and language addressing women aren\u2019t ideal for\nmodern departments. Yet, there are plenty of opportunities for men and women of\nall backgrounds to train, build knowledge and progress in their career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as you continue to work on your skills while\nmaintaining that professional image, you should do pretty well in Kentucky.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For those aspiring firefighters living in the Bluegrass State, how to become a firefighter in Kentucky is &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"How To Become A Firefighter In Kentucky\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-kentucky\/#more-2405\" aria-label=\"Read more about How To Become A Firefighter In Kentucky\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2406,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,15],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How To Become A Firefighter In Kentucky | FireFighterNow<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"For those aspiring firefighters living in the Bluegrass State, how to become a firefighter in Kentucky is a question commonly asked.&nbsp; 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