Firefighter / Paramedic

FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC
City of Salina, Kansas
Salina Fire Department

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

Duties:
· Responds to fire alarms & Emergency Medical Systems (EMS) emergencies with a pumper, ambulance, & ladder or rescue company.
· Performs light & heavy-duty rescue activities using various equipment; uses chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines & other equipment; ventilates burning building; removes persons from danger; performs salvage operations; performs hose evolutions; responds to hazardous material incidents & performs the duties required under operational-level training; raises & climbs ladders.
· Renders Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency care to the sick or injured; recognizes & gives appropriate pre-hospital advanced life support intervention of medical & traumatic emergencies; accompanies patient(s) to hospital.
· Performs appropriate assessment to include the establishment of immediate priorities of treatment for multiple emergency victims including history taking & physical examination using inspection, palpation, auscultation, evaluation of neurological status, & gathering of vital signs.
· Participates in Emergency Medical Systems (EMS) & fire drills; attends regular classes in fire-fighting, emergency medical care, rescue, fire prevention, equipment maintenance & related subjects; studies all assigned material.
· Assists in training new paramedics; checks all ambulance medications for outdating & clarity.
· Posts prepared data & records of own activities; completes various reports using computers; completes patient report & billing forms.

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D.

Requirements:
· Must be eighteen (18) years of age at start date of employment.
· Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.
· Must obtain a valid Kansas Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) within one (1) year from start date of employment.
· Successful candidates are prohibited from smoking or using tobacco products at any time, on or off the job.

Certification Requirements:
· National Registry or Kansas Paramedic certification.
· National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, 800 certifications.
· Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification & Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification or obtain within one (1) year from start date of employment.
· Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within prior year or Salina Physical Ability Test (PAT) during hiring process.
· Fire Service Examination with a minimum score of 70% within two (2) years prior.
· Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in Fire Science or Emergency Medical Services from an accredited college or university.
· International Fire Service Training Association (IFSAC) or Pro Board certifications for Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazmat Awareness & Hazmat Operations, or obtain within one (1) year from start date of employment.

Work Type: Very heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Starting pay: $54,434-57,163/yr. DOQ EOE

Paid Time Off:
· 67.2 hours of vacation available upon hire; an additional 67.2 hours earned during the year (134.4 hours in first year).
· 134.4 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline: 11/27/2024

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov