Louisville City Wire

Louisville Metro Emergency Medical Services (LMEMS) is seeking to train and hire its next wave of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT). EMTs are part of the comprehensive EMS response system and have the basic knowledge and skills necessary to treat, stabilize and safely transport patients with various life-threatening emergencies that come through the 911 system.

LMEMS announced today that applications are open for EMT Recruits.

“This academy will provide new recruits with the hands-on training needed to address any medical emergency in the community and provide excellence in pre-hospital medical care. If you’re ready to make a positive impact on someone’s life and their family, becoming an EMT is a great choice,” said Chief Jesse Yarbrough, LMEMS.

After the application period, recruits will be selected to go through a four-month, paid training class. Recruits receive $15.91/hour for the duration of the training. The hiring process includes an information session, written and physical agility testing, a panel interview, and a medical examination. Upon successful certification, EMTs will be granted full-time employment with LMEMS starting at $18.34/hour. Louisville Metro also offers an $8,000 public safety hiring incentive paid in installments upon certification. 

No prior experience in emergency medical services is needed. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a valid driver’s license, a high school diploma or equivalent and not been convicted of a felony. To be eligible for the class, applicants must also pass a pre-employment drug screening and a polygraph test.

Applicants should apply online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/emergency-services/emt-recruit.

Interested parties can call 502-572-3489 or email emsrecruitment@louisvilleky.gov for more information.

The application window is open until late Oct. The projected start date for the class is Jan. 2024.

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