Firefighter​/Paramedic

Firefighter/Paramedic

Department: Fire/EMS
Grade: F16
Location: Fire Station & EMS Stations
Posting Date: September 3, 2025

Protects life and property by engaging directly in firefighting, emergency care, hazardous materials, and fire prevention. Maintains fire/EMS equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

Works under the direct supervision of the assigned Fire/EMS officer(s), usually the deputy shift commander or the shift commander. May also be subject to supervision by other Fire/EMS officers and senior personnel, including the Fire Chief, EMS Officer, and designated personnel. Works within the scope of the Incident Command System on emergency incidents.

Supervision exercised:
This is generally a non‑supervisory position; however, this position will be expected to supervise EMTs and AEMTs in patient care settings during medical emergencies. This position may be required to coordinate, instruct, or supervise the work of new employees, as assigned.

• Performs firefighting activities including: driving fire and EMS apparatus, operating pumps and other equipment, laying hose, performing fire containment and extinguishment tasks, keeping records, making reports.
• Performs advanced life support patient care and transport including emergent services, long‑distance interfacility transfers, providing services within the paramedic scope of practice.
• Participates in fire drills and classes in firefighting, emergency medical, and hazardous materials subjects.
• Receives and relays fire and EMS calls and alarms. Operates radio and other communication equipment.
• Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.
• Maintains fire and EMS equipment, apparatus, and facilities; performs minor repairs to departmental equipment.
• Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of department facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; 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.
• Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, hazardous communications, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency care activities.
• Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics.
• Performs salvage operations (i.e. throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris).
• All other duties as assigned.

• Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, communications, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency care activities.
• Assists in training as assigned.
• Attending meetings and conferences as assigned.
• Performs support functions as directed by the command staff.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• State of Kansas Paramedic Certification and/or ability to obtain State of Kansas Paramedic Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license or be able to obtain a Class B driver’s license within six months of hire; must have a clear MVR.

• Associate’s Degree in Paramedicine, Fire Science, or a related field.
• IFSAC or Pro‑Board Accredited Hazardous Materials Operations certification.
• IFSAC or Pro‑Board Accredited Firefighter II certification.
• IFSAC or Pro‑Board Driver/Operator:
  Pumper certification.
• Any of the following certifications: PHTLS, PALS, ACLS, ITLS.
• Two or more years experience as a firefighter on a career or volunteer basis.

• Working knowledge of emergency rescue and treatment procedures, advanced life support techniques and their application.
• Working knowledge of Iola and Allen County geography (streets, alleys, buildings, medical facilities, fire hydrants, etc.).
• Working knowledge of driver safety.
• Skill in the operation of the tools and equipment within the scope of fire, EMS and rescue services.
• Ability to apply standard firefighting and emergency care techniques to specific situations; follow verbal and written instructions; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the general public; perform strenuous and peak physical effort during emergency or training activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme height, intense heat, cold, or smoke;
  
  meet the special requirements.