Firefighter / EMT

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Salina (KS); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick leave

Job summary

The Salina Fire Department in Salina, Kansas is seeking a dedicated Firefighter/EMT to join its team. Responsibilities include responding to fires and medical emergencies, performing EMS duties, operating equipment, and participating in drills and training to advance firefighting certifications.

Starting pay is $49,878 to $52,416 per year (DOQ) with benefits and paid time off. Applicants must meet age, license, and certification requirements and apply by the open deadline.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age at start date of employment.
• Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.
• National Registry or Kansas EMT certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Responds to alarms of fires and medical emergencies using appropriate apparatus and techniques.
• Carries out Basic Life Support and assists paramedics with Advanced Life Support therapies.
• Performs rescue operations, equipment checks, and participates in drills and training to advance firefighting certifications.

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

FIREFIGHTER / EMT

City of Salina, Kansas

Salina Fire Department

Applications accepted into an annual hiring pool

Duties:

• Responds to alarms of fires & medical emergencies, hazardous materials & other emergencies with a pumper, ladder, rescue, ambulance or support vehicle; performs light & heavy rescue activities including high angle rescue, water rescue, auto extrication, oxygen administration, CPR & rescue equipment operation.
• Serves on an ambulance for periods of time on a rotating basis, performing EMS duties under varying degrees of supervision; checks vehicles & equipment; carries out Basic Life Support & assists paramedics with Advanced Life Support therapies such as putting ECG monitors on patients, setting up IV supplies.
• Lays & connects hoses; holds nozzles & directs fog or water streams; raises & climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines & other equipment; ventilates burning buildings by opening windows & skylights or by cutting holes in roofs & by using positive pressure ventilation; extricates victims & removes people from danger; performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water & removing debris.
• Participates in fire drills & attends regular classes in firefighting, rescue, EMS, fire prevention, hazardous materials, first responder, apparatus maintenance & care, & related subjects; progresses in firefighting certification levels; prepares records of own activities.

Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

Requirements:

• Must be eighteen (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 employment start date.
• Successful candidates are prohibited from smoking or using tobacco products at any time, on or off the job.

Certification Requirements:

• National Registry or Kansas EMT certification.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, 800 certifications.
• Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within prior yearORSalina 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.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:

• $49,878-52,416/yr.

Paid Time Off:

• 67.2 hours of vacation available upon hire; an additional 67.2 hours earned during the year (134.4 hours in first year).
• 134.4 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline:

Until filled