How to become a firefighter in Kentucky

Written by a career firefighter · Updated 2026-11-04

Certifying agencyKentucky Fire Commission
CPAT sites1 licensed

We're still verifying Kentucky's academy, EMT and testing details against official sources. Until then, the certifying agency above is the authority on state requirements, and each department's job posting lists its own testing steps.

Where to take the CPAT in Kentucky

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