Firefighter

City of Andover Kansas • Andover, KS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

A Firefighter for the City of Andover protects life and property during fires, medical emergencies, rescues, hazardous-material incidents, and other emergencies. The position operates and maintains fire apparatus, vehicles, machinery, and technical equipment; maintains the fire station and grounds; participates in training and maintains physical fitness; and supports public education, community risk reduction, and the mission and vision of AFR. Firefighters may provide pre-hospital emergency medical treatment and care to ill or injured people and may supervise others when a supervisor is absent or directs them to do so.

The work involves emergency response under stressful and hazardous conditions, including firefighting, rescue, medical care, vehicle operation in emergency mode, and work in extreme temperatures, at heights, in confined spaces, and in dark or smoky environments. Shifts include nighttime work and may extend beyond 24 hours. Employees may encounter rough terrain, steep ravines, bloodborne pathogens, toxic fumes, irritants, particulates, heated gases, and other hazards. The role requires considerable independent judgment when a superior is not available, as well as the ability to communicate and make time-sensitive decisions under physical exertion and fatigue.

The position requires strenuous physical activity while wearing protective clothing and SCBA, including lifting and carrying equipment and victims, advancing charged hose, forcible entry, ventilation, climbing, crawling, and search and rescue. It is subject to annual physical testing under NFPA 1582. The minimum pay is $16.95 per hour or $50,681.28 per year; pay is determined based on prior experience, including relevant experience and honorable military service. Applicants should upload existing certifications with or instead of a resume. The posting closes November 20, and applicants must be available for possible first-round testing on Saturday, December 12, 2026.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Kansas non-commercial Class B driver's license.
• Kansas EMT certification or higher is required within one year of employment.
• Firefighter 1 certificate is required within one year of employment.
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications are required within one year of employment.
• Ability to understand verbal and written directions and communicate with firefighters, commanders, and victims.
• Ability to remain calm and make critical, time-sensitive decisions in chaotic, stressful, and hazardous emergencies.
• Ability to perform duties professionally and satisfactorily during a full 24-hour shift.
• Ability to operate large vehicles and machinery.
• Ability to work in extreme weather, at heights, in confined spaces, and in dark or smoky conditions.
• Ability to speak and hear in person and by telephone; required vision includes close, distant, color, peripheral, and depth perception. Vision must be better than or equal to 20/100 in each eye uncorrected and correctable to 20/40 binocular.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, crawling, bending, kneeling, reaching, standing, and walking while wearing protective clothing and SCBA.
• Subject to annual physical testing per NFPA 1582.

Nice To Haves

• Kansas EMT or higher certification (though it is required within one year of employment).
• Firefighter 1 certificate (though it is required within one year of employment).
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications (though they are required within one year of employment).

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property during fires, medical emergencies, rescue incidents, hazardous-material situations, and other emergencies.
• Perform firefighting tasks, including hoseline operations, ladder and stair climbing, crawling, lifting and carrying, ventilation, and forcible entry.
• Operate fire apparatus and other vehicles in emergency mode using lights and sirens.
• Provide medical care and treatment to sick and injured people.
• Provide rescue services, including searching for and moving victims to safety.
• Drive, operate, and maintain fire apparatus, machinery, equipment, and technical tools.
• Maintain the fire station and station grounds.
• Participate in training and maintain physical condition.
• Participate in community risk reduction, including pre-fire planning, public education, and public events.
• Perform administrative and office work, including handwritten and computer-based report writing and organization.
• May supervise others in the absence of or at the direction of a supervisor.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Vacation leave accrues every two weeks based on years of service and is available after the training period.
• Sick leave accrues at 8 hours per month with no waiting period.
• 11 paid holidays; firefighters receive 12 hours of holiday pay on each holiday whether or not they work that day.
• Medical and dental insurance, with the City covering at least 85% of plan premiums; coverage begins the first of the month following hire.
• Participation in the Kansas Police & Fireman's Retirement System (KP&F); the City contributes 24% and the employee contributes 7.15%.
• YMCA discount.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year while employed.
• Life insurance through KP&F.
• Disability insurance for employees, paid by the City after 90 days.

What This Job Offers

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