FIRE MEDIC

The City of Overland Park has a full-time Fire Medic position available in the Fire Department Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a highly skilled fire fighting, emergency medical services position. Extinguishes and prevents fires to protect life and property; performs basic and advanced life support care to the sick and injured, maintains fire station equipment, apparatus, quarters, and operating equipment; provides public education; and prevention duties. Work is performed in accordance with general supervision and written procedures, under the command of a superior officer.

REQUIREMENTS:

The OPFD is now accepting applications from paramedic-certified individuals with no fire experience for consideration for Fire Medic positions.

Applicants with paramedic certification in Kansas or National Registry paramedic certification will be considered for fire medic positions.

If selected for hire, paramedic candidates will receive instruction in firefighting skills during the OPFD Academy. Continued employment requires passing firefighter I & II certification, hazmat operations and a passing Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within 30 days of completing the OPFD Academy.

• High school diploma or GED. Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record.
• Current Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certification within 1 year of application deadline Emergency Medical Technician Certification in the State of KS or National Registry.
• o If National Registry certified, an employee must obtain Kansas Board of EMS certification within the first year of employment. Must have Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 Certification in the State of Kansas or equivalent International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro Board Certification.
• Must have hazmat operations certification in the State of Kansas or equivalent International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro Board Certification.
• Associates Degree in Fire Science and/or Emergency Medicine is preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

(Direct & Indirect):

• None

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

No City residency requirement.

Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.

Normal Work Hours: 24 Hour Shift

Salary Range:

Step 1 Fire Medic pay is $73,386.20 annually

Candidates with previous experience and income as a firefighter paramedic may be placed into the OPFD step plan up to Step 3 ($84,019.86) annually

Application Deadline:

Benefits: Full-time

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.

EO/M/F/D/V

No City residency requirement.

Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.

Normal Work Hours: 24 Hour Shift

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Benefits: Full-time

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.

EO/M/F/D/V

Work Location: In person