Fire Recruit: Start Your Life-Saving Fire Career

WICHITA COMPANY LIMITED; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Teladoc Virtual Care

Healthy Living Programs

Cafeteria Plan (Pre-tax)

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement

Job summary

The Wichita Fire Department is seeking candidates for the Fire Recruit position. Starting pay is $23.1721 per hour and applicants must meet basic eligibility. This role requires a strong commitment to community safety and physical readiness.

The department emphasizes comprehensive training and progressive certification paths to ensure capable responders. Applicants must be 18+, be a high school graduate or GED, provide three professional references, and hold a valid Kansas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ and a high school graduate or GED.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license required at application.
• Pre-employment physical, drug screen, and criminal background check.
• EMT/AEMT/Paramedic certification preferred.
• References and proof of license required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to alarms with a fire company.
• Enter burning buildings with hose lines.
• Operate nozzles and direct water on the fire.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties at a fire station.

Skills

Follow directions

Reading comprehension

Drive emergency vehicles

EMT certification

Kansas driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

EMT/AEMT/Paramedic certification preferred

Job description

The Wichita Fire Department is seeking candidates for the Fire Recruit position. Starting pay is $23.1721 per hour and applicants must meet basic eligibility. This role requires a strong commitment to community safety and physical readiness.

The department emphasizes comprehensive training and progressive certification paths to ensure capable responders. Applicants must be 18+, be a high school graduate or GED, provide three professional references, and hold a valid Kansas driver’s license.