CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The City of Fort Wright is currently accepting applications for the positions listed below. We kindly request employment applications be submitted along with your resume. Please Click Here to Obtain the Employment Application. The City of Fort Wright is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
​Fire Department
Firefighter/Paramedic (Full-Time)
The City of Fort Wright is accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedic. All applicants must possess the following credentials: High School Diploma or Equivalency; A Valid Driver’s License; Current National Registry Paramedic Certification or KY Paramedic Certification; ACLS, CPR, and PALS Certifications; KY 400 HR Certification or Firefighter I and II Certification; CPAT Card (KY Firefighter laterals are exempt).
Starting Salary for this position is $57,650.73, plus 416 hours of regularly scheduled over-time and a $4,300 state hazardous duty incentive. Excellent benefit package provided, which includes the following:
- Employer provided Medical with HSA, Dental, and Vision Package or Health Insurance Waiver Incentive
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Uniforms & All Other Equipment Provided.
- On-site Fitness Facility
- Longevity Pay
- Cell phone stipend
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life Insurance Benefits
- Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
- 24/48 Hour Shift with Kelly Day
- Low .99% Payroll Tax Rate
- Social Security Tax Exempt & KY CERS Hazardous Duty Retirement
Applications should be submitted along with your resume to COFW Fire/EMS Dept, Attn: Chief Schewe, 409 Kyles Lane, Fort Wright, KY 41011 or via email to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until all vacancies are filled. Please click here to obtain the Employment Application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Firefighter/Paramedic (Part-Time)
The City of Fort Wright is accepting applications for the position of Part-Time Firefighter/Paramedic. All applicants must possess the following credentials: High School Diploma or Equivalency; A Valid Driver’s License; Current National Registry Paramedic Certification or KY Paramedic Certification; ACLS, CPR, and PALS Certifications; KY 400 HR Certification or Firefighter I and II Certification; CPAT Card (KY Firefighter laterals are exempt).
Starting wage for this position is $25.48 per hour. Flexible schedule.
Applications should be submitted along with your resume to COFW Fire/EMS Dept, Attn: Chief Schewe, 409 Kyles Lane, Fort Wright, KY 41011 or via email to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until all vacancies are filled. Please click here to obtain the Employment Application.
Equal Opportunity Employer