The City of Overland Park has a full-time Fire Medic position available in the Fire

Department Department.

Responsibilities:

This is a highly skilled fire fighting, emergency medical services and fire prevention 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:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record.

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

• Prior to applying must have current CPAT certification

• Paramedic certification by the Kansas Board of EMS or National Registry.

• If National Registry certified, 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.

• Applicants must have all certifications completed prior to consideration for interview.

No City residency requirement.

Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential

functions test.

Normal Work Hours: 24 Hour Shift

Salary Range: Candidates with previous experience and income as a firefighter paramedic can be placed into the OPFD step plan between Step 1 ($56,193.52 per year) and Step 5 ($73,658.24 per year).

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Benefits: Full-time

To view the full job description, please go to the City of Overland Park's Job Description page

and search by title: Fire Medic.

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