Reserve Firefighter & EMT — Emergency Response Hero

City of Andover KS; Andover (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Andover KS invites applications for Firefighter positions in its Fire-Rescue Department. Reserve personnel respond alongside career members to emergencies and community events after completing training.

This role requires Kansas EMT certification within 1 year, Firefighter 1, and a Kansas Class B driver’s license, plus NIMS training. Applicants must perform under 24‑hour shifts and meet fitness standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Kansas EMT or higher certification preferred, required within 1 year of employment.
• Firefighter 1 certificate preferred, required within 1 year of employment.
• Kansas Non-commercial Class B driver’s license.
• NIMS 100/200/700/800 preferred, required within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in fire suppression and rescue operations.
• Provide medical care and treatment as a firefighter/EMT.
• Maintain equipment, apparatus, station, and grounds.
• Engage in community risk reduction and public education.
• Perform administrative tasks and report writing as needed.
• May supervise others in the absence of a supervisor.

Skills

Emergency response

Public service

Team cooperation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Kansas EMT or higher certification

Firefighter 1 certificate

NIMS 100/200/700/800

Job description

The City of Andover KS invites applications for Firefighter positions in its Fire-Rescue Department. Reserve personnel respond alongside career members to emergencies and community events after completing training.

This role requires Kansas EMT certification within 1 year, Firefighter 1, and a Kansas Class B driver’s license, plus NIMS training. Applicants must perform under 24‑hour shifts and meet fitness standards.