Firefighter / Paramedic Job

FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC
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 Firefighter/Paramedic position plays a vital role in safeguarding lives & property throughout the Salina community, combining advanced emergency medical care with skilled fire suppression & rescue services. This essential role contributes directly to the city’s safety, resilience, & quality of life, ensuring residents receive rapid, compassionate, & professional response. As a member of Salina’s dedicated Fire Department, this position supports a culture of teamwork, service, & pride in protecting citizens & strengthening community trust. The City of Salina values its employees & promotes an environment that encourages both professional growth & personal well-being through an emphasis on work-life balance. This opportunity offers not only a rewarding & meaningful career but also a chance to make a lasting impact in a community that values commitment & excellence in public service.

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 firefighting, 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.
· 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 DOQ EOE:
· $57,741-60,628/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 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.
· 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

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.