Firefighter/Paramedic

General Overview

Protects life and property by engaging directly in firefighting, emergency care, hazardous materials, and fire prevention. Maintains fire/EMS equipment, apparatus, and facilities. Work may involve considerable physical exertion and hazards to health and safety.

Supervision Received

Works under the general guidance and direction of the Fire/EMS Lieutenant.

Essential Functions

• Performs firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks.
• Performs emergency aid activities such as administering basic and/or advanced life support and providing other assistance at fires, vehicle accidents, hazardous materials incidents and other emergency situations.
• Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
• Receives and relays fire calls and alarms. Operates radio and other communication equipment.
• Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.
• Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment.
• Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, hazardous communications, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency aid activities.
• Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics.
• Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.
• Maintains contact with general public, department officers and other City officials in the performance of fire department activities.
• Attends conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field; represents the City Fire/EMS department in a variety of local, county, state and other meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or acceptable equivalent.
• Coursework in fire science or medical studies. College or university course work in medical studies, business, health administration, public administration or related field.
• Any combination of the above as determined appropriate by the employer.
• Must possess or be able to obtain within one (1) year of employment a valid Class B Non-commercial driver’s license with a safe driving record as determined by the employer.
• Must possess and maintain a current Kansas Paramedic license and CPR certification at time of employment.

Benefits

• 2026 Benefits Package - Please note participation in any of the following benefits is determined by eligibility requirements and election by the eligible employee. Contact the Human Resources Division for details.
• BlueCross/Blue Shield of Kansas Health Insurance - Triple Option - (Deductible per group anniversary benefit period)
• Delta Dental of Kansas Dental Insurance - Employee Cost - Benefit% Paid for covered dental procedures (Subject to deductible and coinsurance)