Firefighter / EMT Job

FIREFIGHTER / EMT
City of Salina, Kansas
Salina Fire Department

Applications accepted into an annual hiring pool
Apply Directly with the City of Salina
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

The City of Salina is seeking a Firefighter/EMT whose frontline service protects lives & property through emergency response & basic life support. This role strengthens community resilience by responding to fires, medical calls, hazardous materials incidents, & by supporting prevention programs, inspections, & the care of apparatus & stations across Salina. Comprehensive training, progressive certifications, & hands-on experience across fire suppression, rescue, & EMS make this a stable, long-term municipal career with clear development pathways. A collaborative, mission-focused culture supports work-life balance while sustaining high standards of service to neighbors & visitors alike. This opportunity advances public safety & quality of life for Salina, Kansas, while offering a fulfilling, purpose-driven career in local government.

Duties:
· Responds to alarms of fires & medical emergencies, hazardous materials & other emergencies with a pumper, ladder, rescue, ambulance or support vehicle; performs light & heavy rescue activities including high angle rescue, water rescue, auto extrication, oxygen administration, CPR & rescue equipment operation.
· Serves on an ambulance for periods of time on a rotating basis, performing EMS duties under varying degrees of supervision; checks vehicles & equipment; carries out Basic Life Support & assists paramedics with Advanced Life Support therapies such as putting ECG monitors on patients, setting up IV supplies.
· Lays & connects hoses; holds nozzles & directs fog or water streams; raises & climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines & other equipment; ventilates burning buildings by opening windows & skylights or by cutting holes in roofs & by using positive pressure ventilation; extricates victims & removes people from danger; performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water & removing debris.
· Participates in fire drills & attends regular classes in firefighting, rescue, EMS, fire prevention, hazardous materials, first responder, apparatus maintenance & care, & related subjects; progresses in firefighting certification levels; prepares records of own activities.

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 employment start date.
· Successful candidates are prohibited from smoking or using tobacco products at any time, on or off the job.

Certification Requirements:
· National Registry or Kansas EMT certification.
· National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, 800 certifications.
· Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within prior year OR Salina Physical Ability Test (PAT) during hiring process.
· International Fire Service Training Association (IFSAC) or Pro Board certifications for Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazmat Awareness and Hazmat Operations, or obtain within one (1) year from start date of employment.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:
· $49,878-52,416/yr.

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:
• Until filled

Apply Directly with the City of Salina
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

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Contact:
Human Resources Department
Office: 785-833-8018
Email: [email protected]

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 employment start date.
· Successful candidates are prohibited from smoking or using tobacco products at any time, on or off the job.

Certification Requirements:
· National Registry or Kansas EMT certification.
· National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, 800 certifications.
· Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within prior year OR Salina Physical Ability Test (PAT) during hiring process.
· International Fire Service Training Association (IFSAC) or Pro Board certifications for Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazmat Awareness and Hazmat Operations, or obtain within one (1) year from start date of employment.

Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement

City of Salina, Kansas The City of Salina has been in business since 1858. We are an extremely stable & progressive employer that offers competitive salaries & excellent benefits. The average length of service for our employees is 10 years. We offer multiple career tracks with a commitment to excellent service & performance. The City of Salina aggressively maintains 300 miles of sewer lines, 85 miles of storm sewers, 266 miles of streets, & 288 miles of water lines. The City also maintains 28 parks, 2 golf courses, a water park, a water plant & a wastewater plant. Our police department & fire department have been nationally accredited. The fire protection is superb with an ISO rating of 3 (with the best being a 1 & the worst being 10). The City of Salina employs 480 people on a regular basis & an additional 300 during the summer to accommodate the summer programs offered through the Parks & Recreation Department.