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Fire Recruit Position

The City of Wichita is offering a Fire Recruit position with the Wichita Fire Department. Starting pay is currently $22.39 per hour. This work involves training under close supervision for the protection of life and property by fire fighting and rescue activities.

Fire Recruit eligibility requirements include :

• Three (3) professional or character references that includes their name, phone number and email address.
• Proof of a valid Driver's License.

If you current hold an EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN, PA certification or license please attach a scanned or photo of your license 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.

Successful applicants selected for interview will be notified by email. Position is subject to close without prior notice. 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.

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.

Must successfully complete training in the following areas :

These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

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 :

Applicant must be 18 years of age or older and must be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. certificate. A Kansas certificate for EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN, or PA, are preferred. A valid drivers license is required at application. Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.