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Clark County Fire Department
Winchester, KY · Clark County
Clark County Fire Department has served Winchester, Kentucky and the surrounding county since 1953. The department handles fire suppression for structure, vehicle, and wildland fires across its coverage area.
The department staffs nine personnel per shift on a rotating three-shift schedule, operating out of three stations. Its fleet includes three engine/pumpers, a rescue pumper, a tanker, a quint with a 65-foot ladder, and two brush trucks, plus support vehicles.
Beyond fire suppression, Clark County crews train to the technician level in a wide range of specialized rescue disciplines, giving a small-county department a broad all-hazards capability.
Clark County Fire Department hires for the Firefighter-EMT position and accepts applications on a continuous, open-until-filled basis. The role involves extensive basic training and skills development to build competency.
Candidates can apply through the county's online application portal, or email a resume to clarkcounty@clarkcoky.com. Prospective applicants can also use the county's Notify Me service to be alerted to future job postings.
Is Clark County Fire Department hiring?
Yes. The department accepts applications for Firefighter-EMT on a continuous, open-until-filled basis. You can also subscribe to Notify Me alerts for future openings.
How do I apply to Clark County Fire Department?
Apply through the county's online application portal at clarkcoky.com/Jobs.aspx, or email your resume to clarkcounty@clarkcoky.com.
What position does the department hire for?
The current opening is for Firefighter-EMT, a role that requires extensive basic training and skills development to establish competency.
What schedule do firefighters work?
Crews work a 24/48-hour schedule, with nine personnel on duty per shift across three rotating shifts.
What kind of calls and training does the department handle?
Beyond structure, vehicle, and wildland fire suppression, the department trains to technician level in vehicle extrication, rope rescue, confined space rescue, swift water/ice rescue, trench rescue, basic search and rescue, and hazardous materials response.