Joining the Department

Opening:  Firefighter Recruit

We are currently accepting applications until December 16, 2019, at 4:30 pm.  Complete an online Firefighter Recruit Application at Firefighter Recruit Application.  The online application will require sign up for User ID and Password.

Save The Dates:  Spr2020

Firefighter Written Exam Date:  

Event:    Firefighter Recruit Written Exam 

When:      January 11th, 2020 (UPDATED - January 2, 2020)

Time:      0900 or 1300; must register for your time

Where:   Kentucky State University - Hathaway Hall Auditorium (lower level); 400 E. Main, Frankfort KY  40601

Civil Service Board Interviews:  

Civil Service Board Interviews are scheduled for candidates that pass the written exam with 70%. 

Event:   Civil Service Board Interviews 

When:   January 21nd, 22rd, and 24th, 2020. (Updated January 2, 2020)

Time:      0800-1700; Times will be scheduled for those that pass the written test

Where:   300 W. 2nd Street;  Frankfort KY  40601

Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) Dates for 2020:

 CPAT cards must be valid and completed no later than - April 2020

CPAT Challenge Question & Answer:

Question:  "I currently have a valid CPAT card that is current and does not expire until April 2020.  Do I still need to attend CPAT orientation or can I challenge the CPAT testing?"

Answer:  I have just spoken with Captain Rick Larkin with the Kentucky Fire Commission CPAT program.  He has advised that anyone who would like to challenge the CPAT card should contact him and let him know that you plan to challenge the CPAT. 

I reiterate the following applies for completing the CPAT challenge:

1. You must contact CPAT Director Rick Larkin at (859) 753-7282 or rick.larkins@kctcs.edu prior to challenging the test.  Please let him know that you are challenging testing for Frankfort Fire & EMS.
2. You CANNOT take the CPAT challenge during any of the CPAT orientation sessions. Challenges can only be during practice tests and final tests.
3. To take the CPAT challenge, you must declare the challenge at the beginning of the sessions.
4. You must also have a valid and current CPAT card. If you have an expired card, then you are required to attend an orientation session.  You WILL NOT be permitted to challenge the test with an invalid and/or expired CPAT card.

Additionally, if you take the CPAT challenge and fail the challenge, then there is no harm. You will preserve your current CPAT card until the expiration date of that card. If you are doing the CPAT challenge and you pass the challenge, then you will be issued a new CPAT Card with a new expiration date. The CPAT challenge consists of you passing the entire physical agility of CPAT testing.

CPAT Locations/ Dates/ Times and Sessions:

Fire Recruiting Notification

The recruiting process for Firefighter recruits is implemented on a once a year basis unless circumstances require more frequent recruitment.   However, if you would like to be notified when the hiring process becomes open, please complete the notification form.  Fire Recruit Notification Form.