Firefighters perform duties related to fire prevention, suppression, emergency rescue, basic life support, and first aid under emergency conditions frequently involving considerable danger. Employees in this classification work under direction supervision of a Fire Captain and must adhere to rules and regulations for the safety of all persons. Training provides firefighters with general guidance to perform this position, and ongoing knowledge development/maintenance is required.
Recruit Firefighter: $42,951.55 Firefighter I: $44,277.99 - $47,404.60 Firefighter II: $47,404.60 - $55,584.35 Firefighter III: $55,584.35- $68,122.41 Firefighter IV: $61,853.38 - $73,680.80 Master Firefighter: $68,122.41 - $79,239.28
A Firefighter Recruit must possess the following prior to application deadline:
A Firefighter Recruit must provide the following at or prior to the Staff Interview:
Certification as a State of Kansas Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced (A), or Paramedic* is required by the end date of the internal academy that is conducted post-hire.