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Firefighter / Paramedic - PT

Government JobsArkansas City, KS, US
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Firefighter / Paramedic

The City of Arkansas City is seeking a dedicated individual for the role of Firefighter / Paramedic. This position offers a salary of $25.42 per hour and is based in Arkansas City, KS. The job is part-time and is located within the Fire / EMS Department.

The primary responsibilities of this role include :

  • Engaging in firefighting, emergency care, hazardous materials, and fire prevention.
  • Maintaining fire / EMS equipment, apparatus, and facilities.
  • Performing firefighting activities such as driving fire apparatus, operating pumps, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment, and extinguishment tasks.
  • Administering basic and / or advanced life support and providing other assistance at emergency situations.
  • Participating in fire drills, attending classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
  • Receiving and relaying fire calls and alarms, operating radio and other communication equipment.
  • Inspecting buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.
  • Performing general maintenance work in the upkeep of facilities and equipment.
  • Assisting in developing plans for emergency preparedness, hazardous communications, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency aid activities.
  • Presenting programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics.
  • Performing salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.
  • Maintaining contact with the general public, department officers, and other City officials in the performance of fire department activities.

The role also includes :

  • Attending conferences and meetings to stay updated on current trends in the field.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.
  • Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include :

  • Considerable knowledge of modern fire suppression and prevention and Emergency Medical Services principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
  • Skill in the operation of firefighting tools and equipment.
  • Ability to apply firefighting, emergency medical care, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques.
  • Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training, or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions involving extreme heights, intense heat, cold, or smoke.
  • Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public; ability to meet special requirements.
  • Considerable knowledge of the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) incident command system.
  • Knowledge of fire protection methods and related City Ordinances.
  • Education and experience requirements include :

  • High School diploma or acceptable equivalent.
  • Coursework in fire science or medical studies. College or university course work in medical studies, business, health administration, public administration, or related field.
  • Any combination of the above as determined appropriate by the employer.
  • Certifications and licenses required :

  • Must possess or be able to obtain within one (1) year of employment a valid Class B Non-commercial driver's license with a safe driving record as determined by the employer.
  • Must possess and maintain a current Kansas Paramedic license and CPR certification at time of employment.
  • Pre-employment testing components include :

  • Criminal history background checks.
  • Physical Capacity Profile Level 3.
  • Drug screen.
  • Alcohol testing.
  • The work environment and conditions include :

  • Work is performed primarily in office, vehicle, and outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and night shifts.
  • Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations.
  • The employee is exposed to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents, and oils.
  • The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high precarious places, and occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic / caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
  • The noise level in office settings is normally quiet; in the work environment, it is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting or EMS activities when noise levels may be loud to very loud.
  • The essential physical functions include :

  • Performing fire-fighting tasks (e.g., hoseline operations, extensive crawling, lifting, and carrying heavy objects, ventilating roofs or walls using power or hand tools, forcible entry), rescue operations, and other emergency response actions under stressful conditions while wearing personal protective ensembles and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), including working in extremely hot or cold environments for prolonged time periods.
  • Wearing an SCBA, which includes a demand valve-type positive-pressure facepiece or HEPA filter masks, which requires the ability to tolerate increased respiratory workloads.
  • Exposure to toxic fumes, irritants, particulates, biological (infectious) and nonbiological hazards, and / or heated gases, despite the use of personal protective ensembles and SCBA.
  • Climbing five or more flights of stairs while wearing fire protective ensemble weighing at least 50 lb (22.6 kg) or more and carrying equipment / tools weighing an additional 20 to 40 lb (9 to 18 kg).
  • Wearing fire protective ensemble that is encapsulating and insulated, which will result in significant fluid loss that frequently progresses to clinical dehydration and can elevate core temperature to levels exceeding 102.2 degrees F.
  • Searching, finding, and rescue-dragging or carrying victims ranging newborns up to adults weighing over 200 lb (90kg) to safety despite hazardous conditions and low visibility.
  • Advancing water-filled hoselines up to 2 in. (65 mm) in diameter from fire apparatus to occupancy [approximately 150 ft (50 m)], which can involve negotiating multiple flights of stairs, ladders, and other obstacles.
  • Climbing ladders, operating from heights, walking or crawling in the dark along narrow and uneven surfaces, and operating in proximity to electrical power lines and / or other hazards.
  • Unpredictable emergency requirements for prolonged periods of extreme physical exertion without benefit of warm-up, scheduled rest periods, meals, access to medication(s), or hydration.
  • Critical, time-sensitive, complex problem solving during physical exertion in stressful, hazardous environments, including hot, dark, tightly enclosed spaces, that is further aggravated by fatigue, flashing lights, sirens, and other distractions.
  • Ability to communicate (give and comprehend verbal orders) while wearing personal protective ensembles and SCBA under conditions of high background noise, poor visibility, and drenching from hoselines and / or fixed protection systems (sprinklers).
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