Fire science programs in Kentucky

Looking for fire science & firefighting schools in Kentucky? There are 10, including 10 public colleges. Firefighters in Kentucky earn a median $37,150 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
10
Public colleges
10
Median pay in KY
$37,150

10 fire science & firefighting schools

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  1. Bluegrass Community & Technical College

    Lexington, KY · Public

    • Fire science & firefighting
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +21

  2. Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

    Elizabethtown, KY · Public

    • Fire science & firefighting
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  3. Gateway Community & Technical College

    Florence, KY · Public

    • Fire science & firefighting
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

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  5. Hopkinsville Community College

    Hopkinsville, KY · Public

    • Fire science & firefighting
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  6. Jefferson Community & Technical College

    Louisville, KY · Public

    • Fire science & firefighting
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +23

  7. Madisonville Community College

    Madisonville, KY · Public

    • Fire science & firefighting
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  8. Owensboro Community & Technical College

    Owensboro, KY · Public

    • Fire science & firefighting
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +20

  9. Somerset Community College

    Somerset, KY · Public

    • Fire science & firefighting
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

  10. Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

    Bowling Green, KY · Public

    • Fire science & firefighting
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15

  11. West Kentucky Community & Technical College

    Paducah, KY · Public

    • Fire science & firefighting
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

What firefighters earn in Kentucky

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Firefighter salary in KentuckyHow to become a firefighter

Median pay
$37,150
$17.86 an hour
Typical range
$27,870–$60,720
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in KY
5,150
Job growth, 2025–35
+3.7%
26,800 openings a year (U.S.)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.

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Frequently asked questions

How many fire science & firefighting schools are in Kentucky?

We list 10 schools in Kentucky with fire science & firefighting programs: 10 public colleges. Campuses are in Lexington, Paducah, Elizabethtown, Florence, and Hopkinsville.

Are there community college fire science & firefighting programs in Kentucky?

Yes. 10 public colleges in Kentucky offer fire science & firefighting. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does fire science & firefighting school cost in Kentucky?

Among the 10 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,537 to $6,376. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do firefighters make in Kentucky?

The median pay for firefighters in Kentucky is $37,150 a year, and most earn between $27,870 and $60,720, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a fire science & firefighting school in Kentucky?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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