Firefighter/Paramedic

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CITY OF SALINA

Position Description

CLASS TITLE: Firefighter / Paramedic GR: PS54 FLSA: Non-Exempt DATE:

06/06/2025

DEPARTMENT: Fire DIVISION: Operations

REPORTS TO: Medical Officer/Assigned Supervisor APPROVED: \_\_\_\_\_ JOB

CODE: 5022

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General Description

Under general direction, provides advanced life support services and

renders medical treatment in emergency

situations; engages in fire suppression and fire prevention activities

to protect and safeguard lives and property.

Work varies, requiring interpretive judgement within prescribed

standards and procedures with significant

opportunity for discretion and independent action.

Typical Duties

• Responds to fire alarms and Emergency Medical Systems (EMS)
  
  

emergencies with a pumper, ambulance, and

ladder or rescue company.

• Performs light and heavy-duty rescue activities using various
  
  

equipment; uses chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks,

lines and other equipment; ventilates burning building; removes persons

from danger; performs salvage operations;

performs hose evolutions; responds to hazardous material incidents and

performs the duties required under

operational-level training; raises and climbs ladders.

• Renders Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS)
  
  

emergency care to the sick or injured;

recognizes and gives appropriate pre-hospital advanced life support

intervention of medical and traumatic

emergencies; accompanies patient(s) to hospital.

• Performs appropriate assessment to include the establishment of
  
  

immediate priorities of treatment for multiple

emergency victims including history taking and physical examination

using inspection, palpation, auscultation,

evaluation of neurological status, and gathering of vital signs.

• Participates in Emergency Medical Systems (EMS) and fire drills;
  
  

attends regular classes in firefighting, emergency

medical care, rescue, fire prevention, equipment maintenance and related

subjects; studies all assigned material.

• Assists in training new paramedics; checks all ambulance medications
  
  

for outdate and clarity.

• Posts prepared data and records of own activities; completes various
  
  

reports using computers; completes patient

report and billing forms.

• Performs overtime as required and other duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervision - Responsibility For Work Of Others

• Supervisory responsibility as a regular assignment.
• Must supervise Emergency Medical Services Team while responding to and
  
  

during patient treatment on

emergency calls.

Minimum Education, Training, And Experience Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the following:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age at start date of employment.
• Must possess a valid Kansas drivers license.
• Must obtain a valid Kansas Class B commercial drivers license (CDL)
  
  

within one (1) year from start date of

employment.

• Successful candidates are prohibited from smoking or using tobacco
  
  

products at any time, on or off the job.

• Certification requirements:
  
  

National Registry or Kansas Paramedic certification.

National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, 800

certifications.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification and Pediatric

Advanced Life Support certification or

obtain within one (1) year from start date of employment.

Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within prior year or Salina

Physical Ability Test (PAT) during hiring

process.

International Fire Service Tr aining Association (IFSAC) or Pro Board

certifications for Firefighter I, Firefighter II,

Hazmat Awareness and Hazmat Operations, or obtain within one (1) year

from start date of employment.

CLASS TITLE: Firefighter/Paramedic DEPARTMENT: Fire Department PAGE: 2

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: None.

Essential Job Functions

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow

employees, officials and the public. (Daily)

Maintain and safely operate equipment. (Daily)

Perform fire-fighting activities, including operating pumps and related

equipment, laying hose and performing fire

combat, containment and extinguishment tasks. (Daily)

Perform general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and

grounds. (Daily)

Operate radio and other communication equipment. (Daily)

Perform emergency activities, including administering emergency medical

treatment at advanced life support level.

(Daily)

Check ambulance for correct supplies and equipment. (Daily)

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