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City of Arkansas City

Location:
United States, Arkansas City

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

25.42 USD / Hour

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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/Lieutenant then Fire/EMS Captain but, during an emergency incident, this employee engages in chain of command and 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
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
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

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 Paramedic license and CPR certification at time of employment
Criminal history background checks
Physical Capacity Profile – Level 3
Drug screen
Alcohol testing

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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