Firefighter/Minimum EMT

MUST HAVE CURRENT KS EMT OR HIGHER, OR NATIONAL EMT OR HIGHER EQUIVALAENT CERTIFICATION. MUST ALSO HAVE A CURRENT CPAT (CANDIDATE PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST) This position is a frontline entry level, probationary, public safety position requiring abilities in firefighting, rescue, fire prevention and EMS under the responsibility of the direct supervisor. Work of the Firefighter EMT, AEMT or Paramedic involves responsibility for the protection of life and property damage, maintaining departmental equipment, facilities, as well as promoting fire prevention practices and other pertinent safety information to the public. Work is performed using the application of standard firefighting and EMS techniques within the policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, rules and regulations. Salary based on certification. Examples of Duties Completion of needed qualifications to meet the minimum Job Performance Requirements for NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Firefighter I. Performs firefighting activities including driving departmental vehicles, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks. Performs EMS activities, to include patient care and/or transport. Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects. Receives and relays all emergent and non-emergent communications. Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in support of fire prevention and/or building code compliance programs. Maintains departmental equipment, apparatus and facilities. Performs general maintenance and upkeep of departmental facilities and equipment. Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, communications, and EMS. Assist with presentation of programs to the community on safety, EMS, and fire prevention topics. Performs salvage and over-haul operations. Prepares, maintains and submits for review various reports necessary to departmental operations in accordance with departmental policies and procedures regarding patient care report documentation, to include reports on EMS runs. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications Requirements: Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Must possess and maintain a Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services/National Registry of Emergency Medical Services Technicians certificate for Emergency Medical Technician, (EMT; AEMT, or EMT-Paramedic). CPAT is required. Must be able and have the ability to undergo Firefighter qualifications in accordance with NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must be willing to undergo a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening and criminal background check.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed primarily in office, vehicles, and outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and night shifts. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individual is exposed to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings, and loud at an emergency scene.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term disability, holidays, and paid time off. Part-time employees who work an average of 999 hours over the course of a year, receive retirement benefits.

Requirements: Current KS EMT or higher, or National EMT or higher equivalent certification; Current CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test)

Salary: $19.00 - $29.00 Hourly

Application Deadline: Continuous