AMFEMS TRAINING ACADEMY
Why Join Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS?
Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS proudly serves Eastern Jefferson County, covering 95 square miles of diverse terrain, including 12 miles of the Ohio River, 30 miles of interstate, and a wide range of commercial, industrial, and residential properties. Our team is committed to providing exceptional emergency services in all situations.
11 Fire Stations
11 Staffed Fire Companies
8 ALS Ambulances
6 Fire Battalion Chiefs + 3 EMS Battalion Chiefs
Over 250 Employees
Our Work Schedule:
24 hours on duty, 48 hours off
Competitive Pay: Starting at $57,798/year, plus $4,562 in state incentives (Incentive is applied for upon graduation)
Generous Benefits: Health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, personal leave, and fitness incentives
Our Training Facility Includes:
Burn buildings
Training tower
Confined space simulator
F.L.A.G. (Flammable Liquids and Gases) Props
Vehicle Fire Prop
Rescue props for hazardous materials, water, rope, trench, and vehicle extrication training
Certification Courses:
National Registry EMT certification
IFSAC Firefighter I & II
IFSAC HazMat Awareness & Operations
NIMS 100, 200, 700 & 800
Planning for the future:
Paramedic
Swift water technician
HazMat technician
Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator
More upward AND lateral promotional opportunities than smaller departments
What is the Trainee Academy Like?
The Trainee Academy is your road to becoming a Firefighter with Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS. Running for approximately 26 weeks, this intensive program will equip you with the hands-on skills needed to excel in your role.
You’ll gain experience in:
Emergency medical procedures
Firefighting techniques
Rescue operations
Upon completion, you’ll be certified as a Kentucky 400-Hour Firefighter and a Nationally Registered EMT, ready for your next step in a 24/48-hour crew assignment.
Is it challenging? Absolutely. But it's also incredibly rewarding—and fun!
Ready to Get Started?
Here’s what you need to apply:
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or GED
Valid Driver’s License
Age 18 or older
CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) card (must be obtained before or during the hiring process and must be valid at the time Academy starts)
Application Process:
Complete your application
Physical Agility Test – Prepare for the CPAT
Download the CPAT Orientation Guide.
Firefighter Aptitude and Character Test (FACT)
Download the NFST Candidate Guide.
Interviews
Background checks, interviews, medical exams, polygraphs
Offer of Employment – If successful, you’ll be invited to join the Fire Academy
Think You’re Ready? If you're up for the challenge and want to serve your community, we want to hear from you!
Visit our
EMPLOYMENT PAGE to continue.
Anchorage Middletown CPAT Testing
Members of the public wishing to become a career firefighter in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and in many other states must pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) in order to be hired. The CPAT is a standardized pass/fail, timed physical ability test designed to evaluation whether firefighter Candidates can safely perform essential, physically demanding job tasks. It was developed by the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) as part of the Wellness-Fitness Initiate.
Practice CPAT Dates
Current dates for practice CPAT:
February 18, 2026 - 09:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
March 4, 2026 - 07:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
March 14, 2026 - 09:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
To participate you must register ahead of time, you may do so by visiting https://www.signupgenius.com/go/AMFEMS2026CPAT.
Where to take the CPAT?
Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS does not currently have any CPAT testing scheduled.
You can also find testing dates for other Kentucky locations by visiting:
kyfirecommission.kctcs.edu/fire_commission_programs/cpat.aspx