Fire Recruit (Multiple Positions)

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**The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.**

• Distinguishing Features of Work**\
  
  

The following posting is for Fire Recruit position with the Wichita Fire

Department which may be filled in the future.

• EMT at Application***\
  
  

If you currently hold an EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN, PA certification or

license please attach a scanned or photo of your license at application.

• No EMT at Application***\
  
  

If you do not have an EMT at application, you may be invited for

interview which includes an oral interview and a physical/running

component. If you are selected to be in the Fire Recruit program, you

will be required to complete the in-house EMT licensure program before

moving into the Fire Recruit training program. **Recruits in EMT academy

could possibly be assigned on-the-job training to include responding to

medical alarms in the field as part of their curriculum.**

• At this time, the Wichita Fire Department anticipates hiring
  
  

applicants who hold a current National Registry or Kansas Emergency

Medical Treatment (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT),

or Paramedic cortication. Hiring needs may change, and all interested

applicants are encouraged to apply.**

Successful applicants selected for interview will be notified by email.

Position is subject to close without prior notice.

• PLEASE NOTE: If you are selected for interview, the process will
  
  

include an oral interview, and a physical/running component. To

participate in the interview, a physicians release will be required to

be obtained prior to the interview. The Fire Department will provide the

appropriate form with the interview invitation.**

This work involves training under close supervision for the protection

of life and property by fire fighting and rescue activities. A major

portion of time is spent training and studying methods, techniques, and

organization, as well as routine duties in the maintenance of department

property and equipment. Specific orders and directions are given by

supervising officer.\

This is a safety-sensitive position that requires a more extensive

background check. You will be asked for personal information in this

application that will remain confidential in HR until candidates are

selected to move forward and will then be used to conduct the background

check process.

• Your application will be active for 1-year from the date of original
  
  

application. Once your application expires, you will be notified. You

may re-apply at that time. The interview process for a Fire Recruit is a

lengthy process and will take time. You will receive communication by

email and/or text throughout the process.**

**Examples of Work Performed**

Must Successfully Complete Training In The Following Areas

• Responding to alarms with a fire company.
• Entering burning buildings with hose lines.
• Operating nozzles and directing water on the fire.
• Operating hand fire extinguishers.
• Raising, lowering and climbing ladders and ventilating burning
  
  

buildings.

• Removing victims from danger and administering emergency care to
  
  

injured persons.

• Performing salvage operations.
• Driving and operating emergency equipment.
• Performing routine housekeeping duties at a fire station.
  
  

These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related

duties may be assigned as needed.

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**Requirements of Work**

An All Hazards fire department represents every level of a hazard

response whether it is trench rescue, hazardous materials, confined

space, building collapse, rope rescue, fire extinguishment, EMS, dive

rescue, swift water and vehicle extrication.

• This work will require the employee to maintain physical fitness at
  
  

all times. Daily physical fitness routines will include: stretching; 1.5

mile run; push-ups; sit-ups; pull-ups; planks; squats; and burpees.**

This Position Will Require The Employee To Have The

Ability to understand and to follow oral and written directions.

Ability to read and understand departmental material and to learn a

variety of fire fighting duties and methods within a reasonable period.

Ability to successfully complete required training.

Ability to drive apparatus according to state and local regulations

governing operation of emergency vehicles.

Ability to discriminate between colors in observing fire and smoke

conditions.

Ability to cooperate with other workers, to accept lines of authority,

and to maintain courteous relationships with the public.

Ability to communicate clearly and effect