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Transforce

Firefighter / EMT

Transforce, Salina, Kansas, United States, 67401


FIREFIGHTER / EMT

Salina Fire Department

Duties:

Responds to alarms of fires & medical emergencies, hazardous materials & other emergencies with a pumper, ladder, rescue, ambulance or support vehicle; performs light & heavy rescue activities including high angle rescue, water rescue, auto extrication, oxygen administration, CPR & 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 & equipment; carries out Basic Life Support & assists paramedics with Advanced Life Support therapies such as putting ECG monitors on patients, setting up IV supplies.Lays & connects hoses; holds nozzles & directs fog or water streams; raises & climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines & other equipment; ventilates burning buildings by opening windows & skylights or by cutting holes in roofs & by using positive pressure ventilation; extricates victims & removes people from danger; performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water & removing debris.Participates in fire drills & attends regular classes in firefighting, rescue, EMS, fire prevention, hazardous materials, first responder, apparatus maintenance & care, & related subjects; progresses in firefighting certification levels; prepares records of own activities.Education: High school diploma or G.E.D.

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.Fire Service Examination with a minimum score of 70% within prior two (2) years OR Bachelor's or associate's degree in Fire Science or Emergency Medical Services from an accredited college or university.Firefighter I & Firefighter II with Hazmat Operations certifications in Kansas OR equivalent International Fire Service Training Association (IFSAC), or ability to obtain within one (1) year from start date of employment.Pro Board Certification.Requirements:

Must be eighteen (18) years of age at start date of employment.Must possess a valid Kansas driver's license.Must obtain a valid Kansas Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) within one (1) year from employment start date.Successful candidates are prohibited from smoking or using tobacco products at any time, on or off the job.Starting Pay: $47,029-49,388/yr. DOQ

Paid Time Off:

67.2 hours of vacation available upon hire; an additional 67.2 hours earned during the year (134.4 hours in first year).134.4 hours of sick leave during first year.Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785-309-5710.

ADA Notice: For needed accommodations, please call 785-309-5745 Office or 785-309-5747 TDD Number between the hours of 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Every effort will be made to accommodate known disabilities. For material or speech access, please call at least 5 working days prior to the event.

TH 11/21/2024