Firefighter/EMT

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CITY OF SALINA

Position Description

CLASS TITLE: Firefighter/EMT GR: PS51 FLSA: Non-Exempt DATE: 06/06/2025

DEPARTMENT: Fire DIVISION: Operations

REPORTS TO: Assigned Supervisor APPROVED: \_\_\_\_\_ JOB CODE: 5012

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General Description

Under general supervision, responds to fire alarms and other emergency

calls to protect life and property by

combating, extinguishing and preventing fires; gives basic life support

care to sick or injured persons; participates

in fire prevention programs, inspection, training activities,

maintenance of fire and EMS apparatus and equipment

and stations. Works within prescribed standards and procedures.

Typical Duties

• Responds to alarms of fires and medical emergencies, hazardous
  
  

materials and other emergencies with a

pumper, ladder, rescue, ambulance or support vehicle; performs light and

heavy rescue activities including

high angle rescue, water rescue, auto extrication, oxygen

administration, CPR and rescue equipment

operation.

• Serves on an ambulance for periods of time on a rotating basis,
  
  

performing EMS duties under varying degrees

of supervision; checks vehicles and equipment; carries out Basic Life

Support and assists paramedics with

Advanced Life Support therapies such as putting ECG monitor on patients,

setting up IV supplies.

• Lays and connects hoses; holds nozzles and directs fog or water
  
  

streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses

chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines and other equipment;

ventilates burning buildings by opening

windows and skylights or by cutting holes in roofs and by using positive

pressure ventilation; extricates victims

and removes persons from danger; performs salvage operations such as

throwing salvage covers, sweeping

water and removing debris.

• Participates in fire drills and attends regular classes in
  
  

firefighting, rescue, EMS, fire prevention, hazardous

materials, first responder, apparatus maintenance and care, and related

subjects; progresses in firefighting

certification levels; prepares records of own activities.

• Performs overtime as required and other duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervision - Responsibility For Work Of Others

None

Minimum Education, Training, And Experience Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the following:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age at start date of employment.
• Possession of a valid Kansas drivers license.
• Must obtain a valid Kansas Class B commercial drivers license (CDL)
  
  

within one (1) year of from start date

of employment.

• Successful candidates are prohibited from smoking or using tobacco
  
  

products at any time, on or off the job.

• Certification requirements:
  
  

National Registry or Kansas EMT certification.

National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, 800

certifications.

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 and Hazmat Operations, or obtain within

one (1) year from start date

of employment.

Residency Requirements

None

CLASS TITLE: Firefighter/EMT DEPARTMENT: Fire Department PAGE: 2

Essential Job Functions

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow

employees, officials and the public. (Daily)

Perform fire-fighting activities, including operating pumps and related

equipment, laying hose and performing fire

combat, containment and extinguishment tasks. (Daily)

Maintain and safely operate equipment. (Daily)

Perform general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and

grounds. (Daily)

Operate radio and other communication equipment. (Daily)

Perform emergency activities, including administering emergency medical

treatment at basic life support level.

(Daily)

Perform salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping

water and removing debris. (Daily)

Perform inspections of buildings and property within the city for

possible fire hazards and for fire safety regulations.

(Weekly)

Operate both manual and automatic transmission vehicles. (Daily)

Physical Demands Of Essential Job Functions

Work Type: Very heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally,

and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently,

and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Climbing/Balancing: Climb inclines and ladders, uneven surfaces, balance

required.

Walking: Moderate amount required.