Firefighter - El Dorado Fire Department

City of El Dorado • El Dorado, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Firefighter will perform general duty firefighting work in the protection of life and property by combating, extinguishing and preventing fires. The Firefighter shall also ensure the safe transportation of firefighters, apparatus and equipment to and from the scene of an emergency or other call for services when assigned to operate such equipment. An employee in this position performs specialized firefighting duties under emergency conditions frequently involving considerable physical danger. Work is performed under the direct supervision of superior officers but requires thorough individual understanding of firefighting methods, laying hose, pump hookup, pump operation, developing fire streams and detecting pump malfunctions. The employee is responsible for assisting in maintenance of fire equipment, apparatus and quarters as well as to insure the apparatus and equipment carried on the apparatus are maintained in a ready condition at all times.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid Kansas Driver’s License.
• At least 18 years of age
• Certification to levels of: Emergency Medical Technician-B (State or transferrable equivalent) is required
• 15 minute response time within 6 months required.

Nice To Haves

• Valid CPAT is preferred but not required
• Firefighter I (IFSAC) is preferred, required within 6 months
• Firefighter II (IFSAC) (within 12 months)

Responsibilities

• Perform general duty firefighting work in the protection of life and property by combating, extinguishing and preventing fires.
• Ensure the safe transportation of firefighters, apparatus and equipment to and from the scene of an emergency or other call for services when assigned to operate such equipment.
• Perform specialized firefighting duties under emergency conditions frequently involving considerable physical danger.
• Understand firefighting methods, laying hose, pump hookup, pump operation, developing fire streams and detecting pump malfunctions.
• Assist in maintenance of fire equipment, apparatus and quarters.
• Ensure the apparatus and equipment carried on the apparatus are maintained in a ready condition at all times.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision (up to 80% paid by the City of El Dorado)
• Sick & Personal leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: military leave, civil leave, bereavement leave
• 9 paid holidays
• YMCA membership ($15 a month paid by the City of El Dorado)
• KP&F Retirement
• Longevity pay
• EMPAC Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED