Firefighter Recruit: EMS-Ready Trainee

WICHITA COMPANY LIMITED; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wichita Fire Department is seeking applicants for the Fire Recruit position. The posting indicates that candidates may be hired in the future and encourages applicants to attach licenses if already held (EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN, PA).

Successful interviews will be followed by an email notification. The role requires training under close supervision for fire‑fighting and rescue activities and includes a mandatory background check.

Qualifications

• Maintain physical fitness at all times as part of the job.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to read and understand departmental material and learn a variety of fire-fighting duties.
• Ability to drive apparatus according to regulations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to alarms with a fire company.
• Enter burning buildings with hose lines.
• Operate nozzles and direct water on the fire.
• Operate hand fire extinguishers.
• Raise, lower and climb ladders and ventilate buildings.
• Remove victims and administer emergency care.
• Perform salvage operations.
• Drive and operate emergency equipment.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties at a fire station.

Skills

Physical fitness

Ability to follow directions

Reading materials

Learning ability

Drive emergency vehicles

Color vision

Job description

The Wichita Fire Department is seeking applicants for the Fire Recruit position. The posting indicates that candidates may be hired in the future and encourages applicants to attach licenses if already held (EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN, PA).

Successful interviews will be followed by an email notification. The role requires training under close supervision for fire‑fighting and rescue activities and includes a mandatory background check.