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Fire Medic(Job Id 1491)

Location: US:KS:Overland Park Category: Fire Services Employment Type: Employee

Post Date: 05/12/2026 Close Date: 05/12/2026 Salary: Negotiable USD

Description

The City of Overland Park has a full-timeFire Medicposition available in the Fire Department Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a highly skilled fire fighting, emergency medical services position. Extinguishes and prevents fires to protect life and property; performs

basic and advanced life support care to the sick and injured, maintains fire station equipment, apparatus, quarters, and operating equipment;

provides public education; and prevention duties. Work is performed in accordance with general supervision and written procedures, under the

command of a superior officer.

REQUIREMENTS:

*\The OPFD is now accepting applications from paramedic-certified individuals with no fire experience for consideration for Fire Medic positions.*\

*\Applicants with paramedic certification in Kansas or National Registry paramedic certification will be considered for fire medic positions.

*\If selected for hire, paramedic candidates will receive instruction in firefighting skills during the OPFD Academy. Continued employment requires

passing firefighter I &II certification, hazmat operations and a passing Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within 30 days of completing the OPFD

Academy.*\

High school diploma or GED.Must possess a valid driver\'s license and maintain an insurable driving record.

Current Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certification within 1 year of application deadlineEmergency Medical Technician Certification in the

State of KS or National Registry.

o If National Registry certified, an employee must obtain Kansas Board of EMS certification within the first year of employment.Must have

Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 Certification in the State of Kansas or equivalent International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro

Board Certification.

Must have hazmat operations certification in the State of Kansas or equivalent International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro

Board Certification.

Associates Degree in Fire Science and/or Emergency Medicine is preferred.

SKILLS:

Good oral and written communication skills.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of rescue and emergency medical principles, practices, and techniques.

Knowledge of modern fire fighting principles, practices, and procedures, including hydraulics.

Knowledge of the operating and maintenance requirements of the various @types of apparatus and equipment used in fire fighting activities.

Knowledge of building construction.

Knowledge of fire alarm, fire sprinkler, and fire suppression systems.

Knowledge of the physical layout of the Departments service area, including fire hydrant and street locations.

Ability to perform basic and routine mechanical work involved in maintaining fire apparatus, equipment and tools.

Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper courses of action.

Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with supervisors, firefighters, and the public.

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Ability to write clear and concise reports.

Ability to maintain and/or improve knowledge, skills, and abilities, unassisted.

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Ability to function in life/death situations relying on sight, hearing, smell and touch to make critical decisions while maintaining safety of

others/self; acknowledge associated risk of bodily injury/death in performance of duties.

Ability to read, understand and adhereto all department guidelines, bulletins, directives, memorandums and policies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must pass Overland Park Fire Department physical requirements.

Ability to crawl, run, climb, bend, stoop, twist, reach, contort and lift up to 160 lbs. while wearing heavy protective gear weighing about 50 lbs.

Ability to work in intense life-threatening conditions. Exposure to extreme temperatures and adverse weather conditions.

Exposure to carcinogenic dusts, toxic substances, infectious agents, and the visual/emotional shock of burn/trauma victims.

Exposure to fire, smoke, bodily fluids, noise, potentially hazardous materials, dangerous animals; hazards of emergency driving; hazards

associated with traffic control and working in and near traffic; natural and man-made disasters; and hazardous materials incidents.

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The City of Overland Park Kansas

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