Firefighter I/EMT

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Basic Function

Under supervision, responds to fire alarms and emergency medical calls

to protect life and property.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Tests and maintains ambulances, pumping engines, aerial ladder trucks,

hoses, and other equipment;Participates in fire rescues, fire

prevention, station maintenance, and training activities; Performs

cleanup and overhaul work after a fire; Responds to EMS calls,

administers first aid as required, and writes EMS reports; Responds to

major alarms while off duty; Assists with public education on fire

prevention; Performs other duties as assigned.

### Qualifications

Ability to meet standards established by superiors; Ability to learn

technical firefighting and EMS techniques; Some mechanical knowledge and

the ability to learn to operate and maintain fire equipment and

ambulances; Ability to understand and follow oral and written

directions; Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships

with fellow employees and the public; Ability to keep simple records and

prepare reports; Ability to respond to and put out fires.

### Special Requirements

A current Kansas drivers license; A Class B drivers license; National

Incident Management and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operation

certification; Fire Fighter I and Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)

training; Must be available to work nights, overtime, in shifts, and

weekends.

### Miscellaneous Information

Physical Requirements Intense Physical Effort Is Required. Individual

must be able to stand, walk, sit, lift, carry, push, pull, climb, stoop,

kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, speak, and listen for extended

periods of time. Working Conditions Work involves continuous exposure to

hazardous substances, potentially dangerous situations, and unpleasant

work conditions such as adverse weather conditions or extreme risk of

accident or ill health. NOTE: Final applicants will submit to a drug

screening prior to awarding of job.