VIDEO: The Lexington Fire Department is actively recruiting firefighters as it seeks to fill positions across its 24 fire stations. The department is looking for candidates between ages 19 and 35 to join what Lieutenant Chris McFarlane, a recruiting officer, describes as a lifelong career. โWhen they join this line of work, theyโre in it for life,โ McFarlane said.
McFarlane joined the department 22 years ago and said his life changed forever after becoming a firefighter.
โOf course, we were just young college guys, never thought that was really for us,โ McFarlane said. โWe eventually went to one of the meetings and didnโt take us very long, going lights and sirens down the road that we were like, โOh, I think we could do this.โโ
The fire academy provides certifications through formal education and technical skills training. McFarlane said the departmentโs mission extends beyond firefighting.
โFighting fires is a large portion of what we do, but thereโs itโs so vast in the mission that we have to help people,โ he said.
The job requires 24-hour shifts and challenging work. McFarlane said the department welcomes people exploring career options.
