Fire Department · Career
Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Protection District
Louisville, KY · Jefferson County
“Serving The Pleasure Ridge Park Community Since 1950”
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Department careers page ↗The Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Protection District has served southwestern Jefferson County, Kentucky, since 1950. It covers roughly 61 square miles and about 99,000 residents across communities including Pleasure Ridge Park, Valley Station, Lake Dreamland, and Rubbertown.
The district operates eight stations in total — five staffed full-time and two part-time — plus a training center and a vehicle maintenance facility. Its workforce spans well over a hundred career suppression members supported by part-time and volunteer auxiliary personnel.
Beyond fire suppression, the district is a major EMS provider, running both fire apparatus and ambulance transport. In 2025 it logged over 9,000 fire apparatus responses and more than 16,000 ambulance responses, reflecting a high-volume, EMS-heavy operation.
MissionCommitted to protecting lives, property, and the environment
The district posts open positions on its employment page, where candidates can download the job description and an employment application packet. Applications are submitted directly to district headquarters at 9500 Stonestreet Road, Louisville, KY.
As a heavy EMS-transport agency, the district actively recruits certified paramedics; a full-time Certified Paramedic position is currently accepting applications until filled.
Requirements
- Certified Paramedic (for the current full-time paramedic opening)
Hiring process
- Download the job description PDF and employment application packet from the employment page
- Complete the application packet
- Submit the application to district headquarters at 9500 Stonestreet Road, Louisville, KY 40272
Is Pleasure Ridge Park Fire hiring?
Yes. The district is currently accepting applications for a full-time Certified Paramedic position, listed as open until filled. Openings are posted on the district's employment page.
How do I apply?
Download the job description and the employment application packet from the district's employment page, complete the packet, and submit it to district headquarters at 9500 Stonestreet Road, Louisville, KY 40272.
What certifications do I need for the current opening?
The current full-time opening requires certification as a Paramedic. Full requirements are detailed in the downloadable job description PDF on the employment page.
Does the district provide EMS transport?
Yes. Pleasure Ridge Park is a major EMS provider, running ambulance transport alongside fire apparatus. In 2025 it handled more than 16,000 ambulance responses.
How large is the department?
The district operates eight stations (five full-time, two part-time) plus a training center and maintenance facility, with well over a hundred career suppression members serving about 99,000 residents across roughly 61 square miles.