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Basic Function

Under supervision, responds to fire alarms and emergency medical calls to protect life and property.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Tests and maintains ambulances, pumping engines, aerial ladder

trucks, hoses, and other equipment

Participates in fire prevention, station maintenance, and training

activities

Performs cleanup and overhaul work after a fire

Rescues persons at the scene of a fire

Responds to EMS calls, administers first aid as required, and writes

EMS reports

Responds to major alarms while off duty

Assists with public education on fire prevention

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Ability to meet standards established by superiors

Ability to learn technical firefighting and EMS techniques

Some mechanical knowledge and the ability to learn to operate and

maintain fire equipment and ambulances

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with

fellow employees and the public

Ability to keep simple records and prepare reports

Ability to respond to and put out fires

Education and Experience

Completion of high school or GED required

Special Requirements

A current Kansas drivers license

A Class B drivers license

National Incident Management and Hazardous Materials Awareness and

Operation certification

Fire Fighter I and Kansas Paramedic Certification

Must be available to work nights, overtime, in shifts, and weekends

Physical Requirements

Intense physical effort is required. Individual must be able to

stand, walk, sit, lift, carry, push, pull, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, speak, and listen for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions

Work involves continuous exposure to hazardous substances, potentially dangerous situations, and unpleasant work conditions such as adverse weather conditions or extreme risk of accident or ill health.

Job Details

City of Independence

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