Nelson County Fire & Rescue

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🚒 NOW HIRING – FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER 🚒
Join the team at Nelson County Fire & Rescue and serve a community that values dedication, professionalism, and service.
Position Details
✅ Full-Time Firefighter
✅ Monday–Friday Schedule (40 Hours Per Week)
✅ Starting Pay: $41,600 annually
✅ Eligible for Kentucky State Fire Commission Incentive Pay when qualified
Minimum Requirements
✔ CPAT Certification
✔ Kentucky Firefighter Basic I Certification
If you are ready to begin or continue your fire service career with a progressive and growing department, we encourage you to apply today.
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www.nelsoncountyfire.com

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🚒 Traffic Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility 🚒

If you've driven past one of our emergency scenes, you may have noticed the use of traffic speed bumps in the roadway. While they may slow traffic and add a few extra seconds to your travel time, these devices play a critical role in protecting firefighters, emergency personnel, and the motoring public.

At Nelson County Fire & Rescue and Nelson County Sheriff's Office, KY , scene safety is always a top priority. Traffic control devices help reduce vehicle speeds through work zones, provide warning of hazards ahead, and create a safer environment for crews operating on busy roadways. Whether we're working a motor vehicle accident, fire, or other emergency, these measures help ensure everyone goes home safely.

We appreciate the patience and cooperation of our community when encountering emergency scenes. Thank you for obeying traffic control devices, slowing down, and staying alert when passing emergency responders at work.

Your few extra moments of caution can make all the difference.

Slow Down. Stay Alert. Move Over. Together, we can keep our roads and responders safe.