Firefighter/Paramedic

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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of modern fire suppression and prevention and Emergency Medical Services principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; Considerable knowledge of basic and/or advanced life support techniques as demonstrated through Kansas Paramedic certification; Considerable knowledge of building, electrical, mechanical and fire codes; Considerable knowledge of inspection techniques; Thorough knowledge of Arkansas City geography (i.e. streets, hydrants, buildings locations, etc.); Skill in the operation of the tools and equipment listed; Ability to apply firefighting, emergency medical care, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques; Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions involving extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke; Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations; Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public; Ability to meet special requirements; Considerable knowledge of the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) incident command system; Knowledge of fire protection methods and related City Ordinances; 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; Criminal history background checks; Physical Capacity Profile – Level 3; Drug screen; Alcohol testing