Firefighter/Paramedic

About the role

The City of Salina seeks a Firefighter/Paramedic to provide advanced life support services and render medical treatment in emergency situations. The position also involves fire suppression and fire prevention activities.

Responsibilities

• Responds to fire alarms and EMS emergencies with a pumper, ambulance, and ladder or rescue company.
• Engages in light and heavy-duty rescue activities using various equipment.
• Uses chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines and other equipment.
• Raises and climbs ladders.
• Renders Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency care.
• Participates in Emergency Medical Systems (EMS) and fire drills.
• Attends regular classes in firefighting, emergency medical care, rescue, fire prevention, equipment maintenance and related subjects.
• Assists in training new paramedics.
• Completes various reports using computers.
• Completes patient report and billing forms.
• Performs overtime as required and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be eighteen (18) years of age at start date of employment.

Must possess a valid Kansas drivers license.

Must obtain a valid Kansas Class B commercial drivers license (CDL) within one (1) year from start date of employment.

Candidate must pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within prior year or Salina Physical Ability Test (PAT) during hiring process.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or G.E.D.

Successful candidates are prohibited from smoking or using tobacco products at any time, on or off the job.

Skills

National Registry or Kansas Paramedic certification.

National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, 800 certifications.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification or obtain within one (1) year from start date of employment.

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.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.