Firefighter​/EMT

Position Title:

Firefighter/EMT

Department: Fire Department,
Division: Operations

Reports To: Assigned Supervisor

Job Code: 5012

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Under general supervision, responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls to protect life and property by combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires; provides basic life support care; participates in fire prevention programs, inspection, training activities, and apparatus maintenance.

• Respond to alarms of fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials, and other emergencies with a pumper, ladder, rescue, ambulance, or support vehicle; perform light and heavy rescue activities including high-angle rescue, water rescue, auto extrication, oxygen administration, CPR, and rescue equipment operation.
• Serve on an ambulance on a rotating basis, performing EMS duties under varying supervision; check vehicles and equipment; carry out Basic Life Support and assist paramedics with Advanced Life Support therapies such as ECG monitoring and IV supply setup.
• Lay and connect hoses; hold nozzles and direct fog or water streams; raise and climb ladders; use chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, and lines; ventilate burning buildings; extricate victims; perform salvage operations.
• Participate in fire drills and attend regular classes in firefighting, rescue, EMS, fire prevention, hazardous materials, first responder, apparatus maintenance, and related subjects; progress in certification levels; prepare activity records.
• Perform overtime as required and other duties as assigned.

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, officials, and the public (Daily).
• Perform fire-fighting activities: operating pumps, laying hoses, fire combat and containment (Daily).
• Maintain and safely operate equipment (Daily).
• Perform general maintenance of fire facilities and grounds (Daily).
• Operate radio and communication equipment (Daily).
• Provide basic life support medical treatment (Daily).
• Conduct salvage operations: covering, sweeping water, and debris removal (Daily).
• Inspect buildings and properties for fire hazards and compliance (Weekly).
• Operate manual and automatic transmission vehicles (Daily).

Work type: very heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, or 20 pounds constantly. Climb, balance, and walk moderate amounts.

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Age 18 or older at start date.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license.
• Valid Kansas Class B commercial driver’s license within one year of employment.
• No smoking or tobacco use on or off the job.
• Certification requirements:
  National Registry or Kansas EMT;
  National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, 800;
  Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within prior year or Salina Physical Ability Test (PAT) during hiring;
  International Fire Service Training Association (IFSAC) or Pro Board certifications for Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, or obtain within one year of employment.

None.