Firefighter I/MICT (Paramedic)

Independence; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Fire Department in Kansas is seeking qualified firefighters/EMS personnel to respond to fire alarms and medical calls, protect lives, and support community safety.

The role requires ability to learn firefighting and EMS techniques, operate ambulances and fire equipment, and maintain records while working nights, overtime, weekends, and various shifts. Certifications include HazMat awareness and Paramedic credentials.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or GED is required.
• Must possess a Class B driver's license and relevant EMS certifications.
• Ability to learn firefighting and EMS techniques.
• Ability to operate and maintain fire equipment and ambulances.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish cooperative relationships with the public and staff.

Responsibilities

• Test and maintain ambulances, pumping engines, aerial ladders, hoses, and equipment.
• Participate in fire prevention, station maintenance, and training activities.
• Perform cleanup and overhaul work after a fire.
• Rescue persons at the scene of a fire.
• Respond to EMS calls, administer first aid as required, and write EMS reports.
• Respond to major alarms while off duty.
• Assist with public education on fire prevention.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Standards compliance

Technical firefighting

Ambulance operation

Following directions

Team cooperation

Record keeping

Fire suppression

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Class B driver's license

NIMS & HazMat awareness

Fire Fighter I

Kansas Paramedic Certification

Job description

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Applications for open positions are accepted at the Kansas Works Office and online at this website. Please note that department heads are required to live within Montgomery County, Kansas within six months of employment. All other City employees are required to live within a 90-mile radius of Independence, Kansas within six months of employment.

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 prevention, station maintenance, and training activities
• Performs cleanup and overhaul work after a fire
• Rescues persons at the scene of 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

Education and Experience

• Completion of high school or GED required

Special Requirements

• A Class B driver’s license
• National Incident Management and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operation certification
• Fire Fighter I and Kansas Paramedic Certification
• Must be available to work nights, overtime, in shifts, and weekends

Physical Requirements

• Intense physical effort is required. 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 conditions or extreme risk of accident or ill health.

Category Fire/EMS Status Open Salary The salary range for this position is $980.00 to $1,421.28 per 56 hour work week plus benefits, depending on experience. Posted April 1, 2026 8:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled Attached Files FFI MICT