Firefighter/EMT

General Description

Under general supervision, responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls to protect life and property by combating, extinguishing and preventing fires; gives basic life support care to sick or injured persons; participates in fire prevention programs, inspection, training activities, maintenance of fire and EMS apparatus and equipment and stations. Works within prescribed standards and procedures.

Typical Duties

• Responds to alarms of fires and medical emergencies, hazardous materials and other emergencies with a pumper, ladder, rescue, ambulance or support vehicle;
• Performs light and heavy rescue activities including high angle rescue, water rescue, auto extrication, oxygen administration, CPR and rescue equipment operation.
• Serves on an ambulance for periods of time on a rotating basis, performing EMS duties under varying degrees of supervision;
• Checks vehicles and equipment;
• Carries out Basic Life Support and assists paramedics with Advanced Life Support therapies such as putting ECG monitor on patients, setting up IV supplies.
• Lays and connects hoses;
• Holds nozzles and directs fog or water streams;
• Raises and climbs ladders;
• Uses chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines and other equipment;
• Ventilates burning buildings by opening windows and skylights or by cutting holes in roofs and by using positive pressure ventilation;
• Extricates victims and removes persons from danger;
• Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water and removing debris.

Supervision - Responsibility For Work Of Others

None

Minimum Education, Training, And Experience Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the following:
• A high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Possession of a valid Kansas drivers license.
• Must obtain a valid Kansas Class B commercial drivers license (CDL) within one (1) year of from start date of employment.

Certification requirements

• National Registry or Kansas EMT certification.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, 800 certifications.
• Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within prior year OR Salina Physical Ability Test (PAT) during hiring process.
• International Fire Service Training Association (IFSAC) or Pro Board certifications for Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazmat Awareness and Hazmat Operations, or obtain within one (1) year from start date of employment.

Residency Requirements

None