Firefighter I or II

City of Garden City, KS • Garden City, KS

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About The Position

The City of Garden City is accepting applications for Firefighter I or II with the Garden City Fire Department. This position responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls, trains with and operates firefighting equipment, participates in fire prevention programs, fire suppression activities, public education, hazardous materials, station maintenance, and training activities. Receives direction from and reports to a Company Officer or Acting Company Officer, Lieutenant, Battalion Chief or Acting Battalion Chief, Fire Marshal, or the Fire Chief.

Requirements

• Firefighter I certification
• High school diploma or GED
• Fire Science Degree or closely related field preferred
• Valid Class B driver's license within one year of employment
• Minimum of three years firefighting experience of which two years must be full time paid firefighting
• Valid State of Kansas Non-Commercial Class B License
• Firefighter I and II and Driver/Operator certifications
• National Incident Management System 100, 200, 700, 800 certifications

Nice To Haves

• Preferred candidate will have or be pursuing an Associate's Degree in Fire Science or closely related field

Responsibilities

• Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fires, including rescues, entry and ventilation salvage work, Haz-Mat, and other customer service calls.
• Operates equipment as required.
• Performs cleanup and overhaul work, checks equipment for ready to respond status.
• Assists in maintaining fire apparatus, equipment, fire stations and grounds.
• Assists in fire investigation as required.
• Participates in continued training and instruction programs by individual study of technical matters, attends scheduled drills and classes relating to firefighting techniques, hazardous materials, first aid and emergency medical treatment.
• Tests hose; performs hydrant inspections and tests.
• Participates in company fire inspections, public education function.
• Performs other related work as required or assigned.
• In absence of supervisor, may be assigned responsibilities on an out-of-class basis.
• Drives apparatus and related equipment, operates fire apparatus and assists crews on scene with their duties when needed.
• Performs cleaning and mechanical work to prepare apparatus in a ready to respond status.
• May participate in fire investigation, continuing education, and advanced training programs and drills.
• Performs fire company inspections for fire prevention and pre-fire planning.
• Participates in periodic testing of pumps, hydrants, hose, ladders and other apparatus and equipment.
• Assists in the training of new firefighters in fire suppression, equipment operation, etc.
• Conducts fire prevention and public education programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED