Firefighter​/Paramedic

Position Description

Class

Title:

Firefighter / Paramedic

GR: PS54 FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Date: 06/06/2025

Department:
Fire

Division:
Operations

Reports To:

Medical Officer/Assigned Supervisor

Job Code: 5022

Under general direction, provides advanced life support services and renders medical treatment in emergency situations; engages in fire suppression and fire prevention activities to protect and safeguard lives and property. Work varies, requiring interpretive judgement within prescribed standards and procedures with significant opportunity for discretion and independent action.

• Respond to fire alarms and Emergency Medical Systems (EMS) emergencies with a pumper, ambulance, and ladder or rescue company.
• Perform light and heavy‑duty rescue activities using various equipment; use chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines and other equipment; ventilate burning buildings; remove persons from danger; perform salvage operations; perform hose evolutions; respond to hazardous material incidents and perform the duties required under operational‑level training; raise and climb ladders.
• Render Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency care to the sick or injured; recognize and give appropriate pre‑hospital advanced life support intervention of medical and traumatic emergencies; accompany patient(s) to hospital.
• Perform appropriate assessment to establish immediate priorities of treatment for multiple emergency victims including history taking and physical examination using inspection, palpation, auscultation, evaluation of neurological status and gathering of vital signs.
• Participate in Emergency Medical Systems (EMS) and fire drills; attend regular classes in firefighting, emergency medical care, rescue, fire prevention, equipment maintenance and related subjects; study all assigned material.
• Assist in training new paramedics; check all ambulance medications for outdated information and clarity.
• Post prepared data and records of own activities; complete various reports using computers; complete patient report and billing forms.
• Perform overtime as required and other duties as assigned.

• Supervisory responsibility as a regular assignment.
• Must supervise Emergency Medical Services Team while responding to and during patient treatment on emergency calls.

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at start date of employment.
• Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.
• Must obtain a valid Kansas Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) within one (1) year from start date of employment.
• Successful candidates are prohibited from smoking or using tobacco products at any time, on or off the job.
• Certification requirements:
  • 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.
  • 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.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)
• Maintain and safely operate equipment. (Daily)
• Perform fire‑fighting activities, including operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks. (Daily)
• Perform general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and grounds. (Daily)
• Operate radio and other communication equipment. (Daily)
• Perform emergency activities, including administering emergency medical treatment at advanced life support level. (Daily)
• Check ambulance for correct supplies and equipment. (Daily)
• Perform other duties assigned.