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- Complete an online application by clicking this link... Online Application Fire Department
ATTENTION: Application Deadline - December 16th, 2019
Visit www.frankfortFireems.com for more information and application
Registration for EMT Class Ends January 2, 2020...Classes will begin on January 6, 2020, and will conclude with each participant taking the National Registry exam at the course conclusion on approximately April 8., 2010. The course cost is $850.00 dollars. Cost includes book(s), 1 class shirt and all other classroom materials. The fee does not include a background check, NREMT has written, liability insurance, or state certification fee(s) which must be paid at the conclusion of the course. We must receive a non-refundable deposit of $ 125.00 by January 2, 2020. This deposit is required to purchase the needed materials for the commencement of the class. The remainder of the course cost must be paid in full prior to January 20, 2020.
Frankfort Fire & EMS Today
Today the Frankfort Fire Department provides fire protection and prevention service to citizens in a 16 square mile area of the Capital City. Since 1970, the department has also provided Emergency Medical Service (EMS) to Frankfort and Franklin County. In October 1989, this service was expanded to include Advanced Life Support (ALS).
Paramedics in addition to Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) respond to emergency calls throughout the City and County. The department responds to more than 7,000 ambulance calls and over 1,000 fire calls each year.
Frankfort Fire & EMS MakeUp
The department is made up of 82 full time employees, who maintain four fire stations and administrative offices. The infrastructure of the fire department is comprised of three separate crews, or shifts, with twenty-five personnel. Each crew mans four fire stations, providing fire and ambulance service 24 hours a day.
Staff / Crew
- Battalion Chief
- Captain
- Firefighters / EMTs
- Firefighters / Paramedics
- Lieutenants
- Sergeant
Emergency Response Services
In addition to fire suppression, fire prevention, EMS, and Code Enforcement, the department is also trained and equipped to respond to technical rescue events including:
- Boating emergencies
- Confine space
- Dive rescue
- Elevator
- Hazardous materials
- High angle / rope rescues
- Swift water
- Trench rescue
- Vehicle extrication