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FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDICCity of Salina, KansasSalina Fire DepartmentApply Directly with the City of SalinaApply: (link removed)Applications accepted into an annual hiring poolThe Firefighter/Paramedic position plays a vital role in safeguarding lives & property throughout the Salina community, combining advanced emergency medical care with skilled fire suppression & rescue services. This essential role contributes directly to the citys safety, resilience, & quality of life, ensuring residents receive rapid, compassionate, & professional response. As a member of Salinas dedicated Fire Department, this position supports a culture of teamwork, service, & pride in protecting citizens & strengthening community trust. The City of Salina values its employees & promotes an environment that encourages both professional growth & personal well-being through an emphasis on work-life balance. This opportunity offers not only a rewarding & meaningful career but also a chance to make a lasting impact in a community that values commitment & excellence in public service.Duties: Responds to fire alarms & Emergency Medical Systems (EMS) emergencies with a pumper, ambulance, & ladder or rescue company. Performs light & heavy-duty rescue activities using various equipment; uses chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines & other equipment; ventilates burning building; removes persons from danger; performs salvage operations; performs hose evolutions; responds to hazardous material incidents & performs the duties required under operational-level training; raises & climbs ladders. Renders Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency care to the sick or injured; recognizes & gives appropriate pre-hospital advanced life support intervention of medical & 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 & physical examination using inspection, palpation, auscultation, evaluation of neurological status, & gathering of vital signs. Participates in Emergency Medical Systems (EMS) & fire drills; attends regular classes in firefighting, emergency medical care, rescue, fire prevention, equipment maintenance & related subjects; studies all assigned material. Assists in training new paramedics; checks all ambulance medications for outdating & clarity. Posts prepared data & records of own activities; completes various reports using computers; completes patient report & billing forms.Education: High school diploma or G.E.D.Requirements: 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 & 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 Training Association (IFSAC) or Pro Board certifications for Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazmat Awareness & Hazmat Operations, or obtain within one (1) year from start date of employment.Work Type: Very heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Starting Pay DOQ EOE: $57,741-60,628/yr.Paid Time Off: 67.2 hours of vacation available upon hire; an additional 67.2 hours earned during the year (134.4 hours in first year). 134.4 hours of sick leave d