Firefighter/EMS (EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Structural firefighting (both interior and exterior), climbing ladders, safely driving Fire / EMS apparatus, running pumps, operating equipment, laying hose, using hand tools, extinguishing fires of various types, vehicle extrication, property salvage, fire overhaul, wildland firefighting, and rescue activities.
• Performing advanced life support patient care and transport, including emergent services and long-distance interfacility transfers, providing services within the EMT scope of practice.
• Keeping accurate records and writing/types fire and EMS reports in a timely manner.
• Participating in training and classes in firefighting, emergency medical services, technical rescue, hazardous materials, as other areas as directed.
• Participating in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.
• Maintaining fire and EMS equipment, apparatus and facilities.
• Performing minor repairs to departmental equipment.
• Performing general cleaning, janitorial, disinfecting, and maintenance work in the upkeep of department facilities, vehicles, and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; mows grass and cares for grounds around the station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains, re-stocks, and tests EMS and fire apparatus and equipment; washes personal protective equipment; cleans and sanitized facilities including bathroom, kitchen, administrative, and operational parts of station.
• Receiving and relaying fire and EMS calls and alarms.
• Operating radio and other communication equipment.
• Presenting public education programs to the community on topics including, but not limited to, fire safety, first aid, and fire prevention.
• Providing excellent customer service to members of the public, including compassionate and responsible patient care in the EMS setting.
• Assisting in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, communications, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency care activities.
• Assisting in training new employees as assigned.
• Attending meetings and conferences as assigned.
• Performing support functions as directed by the command staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current valid Kansas or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician License.
• Valid drivers license and ability to obtain a Class B drivers license within six months of hire.
• A clear MVR.
• Firefighter I & II certification and Hazmat Awareness and Operations within two years of hire.