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Anchorage Middletown Fire And Ems
Louisville, KY · Jefferson County
3rd largest fire department in Kentucky
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Department careers page ↗Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS (AMFEMS) is a Kentucky fire protection district serving east Louisville and parts of Jefferson, Oldham, and Shelby counties. It took its current shape through a multi-year consolidation: Anchorage and Middletown merged in July 2018, with Eastwood, Harrods Creek, and Worthington joining in July 2019.
The department covers nearly 100 square miles and roughly 130,000 residents, including major corridors such as I-71, I-265, and I-64 plus about seven miles of the Ohio River. It runs both fire protection and advanced life support EMS response and transport out of 11 stations.
With around 255 members, AMFEMS describes itself as the third-largest fire department in Kentucky and the second-largest with integrated EMS. Its stated core values are Integrity, Service, Pride, Respect, Responsibility, and Empowerment.
MissionCommitted to serving the dynamic needs of our community by utilizing our core values in a professional and compassionate manner
AMFEMS hires firefighter/EMTs primarily through its Fire Trainee Academy, recruiting qualified candidates who then earn their Kentucky 400-Hour Firefighter and Nationally Registered EMT certifications in-house. No prior EMT or fire certification is required to apply, though candidates must hold a valid CPAT card before or during the hiring process. Applications are submitted online through the department's Paycom portal.
The selection process moves through a physical ability test, the Firefighter Aptitude and Character Test (FACT), interviews, and background checks, medical exams, and polygraph before a job offer and academy enrollment. HR can be reached at hr@amfems.org.
Requirements
- Age 18 or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license
- Valid CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) card obtained before or during the hiring process and valid when the academy starts
Hiring process
- Complete online application
- Physical Agility Test (CPAT)
- Firefighter Aptitude and Character Test (FACT)
- Interviews
- Background checks, medical exams, and polygraph
- Job offer and academy enrollment
Benefits
Health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, personal leave, and fitness incentives. The department advertises a stable and supportive work environment, competitive salary, and generous benefits.
Trainees earn Kentucky 400-Hour Firefighter certification and Nationally Registered EMT certification through the academy.
What are the minimum requirements to become a firefighter trainee?
You must be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or GED, have a valid driver's license, and obtain a valid CPAT card before or during the hiring process (valid when the academy starts).
Do I need to be a certified EMT or firefighter before applying?
No. Prior certification is not required to apply. Trainees earn their Kentucky 400-Hour Firefighter certification and National Registry EMT certification through the department's academy.
What does the trainee position pay?
The starting salary is $57,798 per year, plus $4,562 in state incentives that are applied for upon graduation.
What is the work schedule?
The current schedule is 24 hours on duty and 48 hours off, transitioning to a 48/96 schedule effective June 28, 2026.
How do I apply?
Applications are submitted online through the department's Open Positions portal (Paycom). The process includes a physical ability test (CPAT), the Firefighter Aptitude and Character Test (FACT), interviews, and background checks, medical exams, and a polygraph.
Does AMFEMS host CPAT testing?
No CPAT testing is currently scheduled at Anchorage Middletown; candidates should refer to the Kentucky Fire Commission for other testing locations.