Firefighters in Kentucky
Firefighters control and extinguish fires and respond to emergencies where life, property, or the environment is at risk. They work for fire departments in cities, towns, and rural areas, performing fire suppression, emergency medical response, hazardous material handling, search and rescue, and disaster relief In Kentucky the median pay is $37,150 a year, 37% below the national median of $59,280.
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Who is hiring in Kentucky
Openings in Kentucky and remote
- Supervisory Firefighter · United States Army Installation Management Command · Fort Knox, Kentucky · $74678–$97087
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What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training).
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Firefighters.
Licenses and training in Kentucky
Firefighters pay in other states
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O*NET-SOC 33-2011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Kentucky, annual.