The entry qualifications into either program are to be 18 years of age, have a High School diploma (or GED), have a driver's license and a good driving record, have good attendance and work ethics.

Firefighters and EMT’s are required to work one 12-hour shift every week. Training is provided on a weekly basis of 2-6 hours every week depending on the curriculum, working toward certification in the field of choice. All training and uniforms are provided free of charge by the Department, in exchange for your service. Overnight accommodations are provided.

If you are interested in either of these programs, simply visit the main station at 515 Graves Avenue and fill out an application. Once your application is submitted, someone on the membership committee will contact you. This person will meet with you to explain the program, and answer any questions you may have. Your background will be verified by the police department and through the character references you provided on your application.

The training required to begin running on the ambulance is a department provided orientation class. During your first year you will attend classes to become a Kentucky certified Emergency Medical Technician. The culmination of this class is the National Registry EMT test. The EMT training is a combination of about 170 hours of classroom and in the field training. In the end you will be a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician.

The training required to begin running on the fire truck is participation in the Firefighter Essentials class. This class is the basic building block for all future training. After completion of the Firefighter Essentials class you will continue your training to become a fully certified Kentucky Volunteer Firefighter. The training requirement to become a Kentucky Volunteer Firefighter is a combination of about 150 hours of classroom and in the field training.