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Jeffersonville Fire Department
Jeffersonville, IN · Clark County
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Department careers page ↗Jeffersonville Fire Department was founded in 1871 and has provided fire protection to the city on the Ohio River across the bridge from Louisville, Kentucky for more than 150 years. Its ranks are made up of full-time, professional firefighters represented by International Association of Firefighters Local 558.
JFD provides fire suppression, heavy rescue, non-transport emergency medical care, and HAZMAT response, and the department responds to all water rescue emergencies within its service area. The department serves approximately 52,000 residents across 30 square miles from five fire stations, including its headquarters at 2204 E 10th Street.
Beyond emergency response, JFD runs public fire-safety education, including Fire Prevention Week programming each October and the Safety Town facility next to Station 2 on 10th Street, where local children learn fire, electrical, water, and pedestrian safety. Firefighters also take part in community events such as neighborhood National Night Out gatherings.
Jeffersonville Fire Department hires through a City of Jeffersonville civil-service style process built around a periodic application window, written and physical testing, and a placement list maintained by the Fire Merit Board.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license
- High school diploma or equivalent (if applicable)
- DD214 for veterans (if applicable)
- Must pass the CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test)
Hiring process
- Apply online during the Spring application window at cityofjeff.net/careers
- Written test (~3.5 hours covering basic math, reading comprehension, memorization, and problem solving)
- Oral interview (20-40 minutes, conducted virtually)
- CPAT - Candidate Physical Ability Test (pass/fail, 8 events, max 10:20)
- Aerial Climb Test (ascend/descend a fully extended 105' aerial ladder at a 70-degree angle)
- Mental and medical exams (psychological interview plus physical exam including body fat, hearing/vision, treadmill, blood and urine tests)
- Fire Merit Board scores and ranks candidates on a placement list
- Conditional offer to the top-ranked applicant, followed by a repeat Aerial Ladder Climb Test, psychological & physical exam, drug screening, and background check
- Final formal offer of employment with recruit school assignment
Benefits
State pension plan (eligible after 20 years) plus a 3% match retirement plan, competitive wages, overtime opportunities, certification pay, excellent health benefits (medical, dental, vision) with a family health clinic, HSA employer contribution, life and supplemental insurance, an employee assistance program, tax-deferred annuities, parental and educational leave, short-term disability, and a bi-annual clothing allowance with gear and dress clothing issued.
New hires attend a 16-week, state-approved recruit school (Monday-Friday, paid) covering EMT training, hazardous materials, fire school, and extrication/flashover training; all graduates become certified EMTs and are assigned to a shift as probationary firefighters.
Is there a burn ban in effect?
Check the Indiana Department of Homeland Security burn ban website (in.gov/dhs/burnban) for current status.
Are fire pits allowed?
Fire pits can be used for cooking, recreational use, and heating only if using a clean wood product, and should be kept at least 10 feet away from structures.
Can I burn leaves and limbs within city limits?
No. Leaves and limbs should be put out for trash collection instead.
What should I do with an old fire extinguisher?
Either discharge it yourself with caution and throw it in the trash, or bring it to Fire Headquarters at 2204 E 10th Street, Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Will the Fire Department fill swimming pools?
No, the Fire Department does not fill pools.