Firefighter I/EMT

City of Independence, Missouri; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Independence, Missouri is hiring a Firefighter I/EMT to respond to fire alarms and emergency medical calls, test and maintain equipment, and assist with public education on fire prevention. Applicants must hold a current Kansas driver’s license and complete Fire Fighter I and EMT training. The role requires intense physical effort and exposure to hazardous conditions. Availability for shifts, nights, and weekends is necessary.

Qualifications

• Able to meet standards established by superiors.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees and the public.

Responsibilities

• Test and maintain ambulances, pumping engines, and other equipment.
• Participate in fire rescues, fire prevention, and training activities.
• Respond to EMS calls and administer first aid.

Skills

Ability to learn technical firefighting and EMS techniques

Some mechanical knowledge

Ability to keep simple records and prepare reports

Ability to respond to and put out fires

Education

Fire Fighter I and Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) training

Current Kansas driver’s license

Class B driver’s license

Job description

Firefighter I/EMT

Basic Function

Under supervision, responds to fire alarms and emergency medical calls to protect life and property.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Tests and maintains ambulances, pumping engines, aerial ladder trucks, hoses, and other equipment.
• Participates in fire rescues, fire prevention, station maintenance, and training activities.
• Performs cleanup and overhaul work after a fire.
• Responds to EMS calls, administers first aid as required, and writes EMS reports.
• Responds to major alarms while off duty.
• Assists with public education on fire prevention.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to meet standards established by superiors.
• Ability to learn technical firefighting and EMS techniques.
• Some mechanical knowledge and the ability to learn to operate and maintain fire equipment and ambulances.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees and the public.
• Ability to keep simple records and prepare reports.
• Ability to respond to and put out fires.

Special Requirements

• A current Kansas driver’s license.
• A Class B driver’s license.
• National Incident Management and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operation certification.
• Fire Fighter I and Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) training.
• Must be available to work nights, overtime, in shifts, and weekends.

Physical Requirements

Intense physical effort is required. The individual must be able to stand, walk, sit, lift, carry, push, pull, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, speak, and listen for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions

Work involves continuous exposure to hazardous substances, potentially dangerous situations, and unpleasant work conditions such as adverse weather or extreme risk of accident or ill health. Final applicants will submit to a drug screening prior to awarding of the job.