Firefighter / Paramedic

City of Salina, KS • Salina, KS

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED