MUST HAVE CURRENT KS EMT OR HIGHER, OR NATIONAL EMT OR HIGHER EQUIVALAENT CERTIFICATION. MUST ALSO HAVE A CURRENT CPAT (CANDIDATE PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST)
This position is a frontline entry level, probationary, public safety position requiring abilities in firefighting, rescue, fire prevention and EMS under the responsibility of the direct supervisor. Work of the Firefighter EMT, AEMT or Paramedic involves responsibility for the protection of life and property damage, maintaining departmental equipment, facilities, as well as promoting fire prevention practices and other pertinent safety information to the public. Work is performed using the application of standard firefighting and EMS techniques within the policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, rules and regulations. Salary based on certification.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed primarily in office, vehicles, and outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and night shifts. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individual 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 and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings, and loud at an emergency scene.
Job Advertisement
Junction City Fire Department (JCFD) is a Fire based EMS system. In your first year with the Fire Department, you will be trained under close supervision for the protection of life and property. Training includes working as an EMS Technician at your current level of qualification and understanding your role as a Firefighter/EMS Technician with the JCFD. We make sure you have great training at your side because we believe your success is our success!
Join the brave men and women on the Junction City Fire Department team and give back to this community who are dedicated to serving its citizens.
Disclaimer
This description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
