Firefighter/EMT Jobs

City of Arkansas City

Location:
United States, Arkansas City

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

40033.20 - 73087.60 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Protects life and property by engaging directly in firefighting, emergency care, hazardous materials, and fire prevention. Maintains fire/EMS equipment, apparatus, and facilities. Work may involve considerable physical exertion and hazards to health and safety. This employee primarily reports to a Fire/EMS Lieutenant then a Fire/EMS Captain but, during an emergency incident, this employee reports to the incident commander or the designated sector commander.

Job Responsibility:

Protects life and property by engaging directly in firefighting, emergency care, hazardous materials, and fire prevention
Maintains fire/EMS equipment, apparatus, and facilities
Performs firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks
Performs emergency aid activities such as administering basic and/or advanced life support and providing other assistance at fires, vehicle accidents, hazardous materials incidents and other emergency situations
Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects
Receives and relays fire calls and alarms
Operates radio and other communication equipment
Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs
Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of facilities and equipment
cleans and washes walls and floors
cares for grounds around station
makes minor repairs
washes, hangs and dries hose
washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment
Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, hazardous communications, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency aid activities
Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics
Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris
Maintains contact with general public, department officers and other City officials in the performance of fire department activities
Performs the duties of subordinate personnel as needed
Attends conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field
represents the City Fire/EMS department in a variety of local, county, state and other meetings
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

High School diploma or acceptable equivalent
Coursework in fire science or medical studies
College or university course work in medical studies, business, health administration, public administration or related field
Must possess or be able to obtain within one (1) year of employment a valid Class B Non-commercial driver’s license with a safe driving record
Must possess and maintain a current Kansas Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license and CPR certification at time of employment
Considerable knowledge of modern fire suppression and prevention and Emergency Medical Services principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment
Considerable knowledge of basic life support techniques as demonstrated through Kansas EMT certification
Considerable knowledge of building, electrical, mechanical and fire codes
Considerable knowledge of inspection techniques
Thorough knowledge of Arkansas City geography
Skill in the operation of the tools and equipment
Ability to apply firefighting, emergency medical care, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques
Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions involving extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke
Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public
Ability to meet special requirements
Thorough knowledge of rules and regulations of the Department
Considerable knowledge of the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) incident command system
Knowledge of fire protection methods and related City Ordinances

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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