City of Shawnee | Shawnee Connect

Fire Department

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Firefighter Employment

Department: Fire
Job Title: Firefighter
Starting Annual Salary: $33,221
Closing Date: 11/19/2007

The City will be hiring three (3) Firefighters as approved in the 2008 budget. Firefighters perform duties related to fire prevention, suppression, emergency rescue, basic life support, and first aid under emergency conditions frequently involving considerable danger. Employees in this classification work under direction supervision of a Fire Captain and must adhere to rules and regulations for the safety of all persons. Training provides firefighters with general guidance to perform this position, and ongoing knowledge development/maintenance is required.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or the equivalent
  • Firefighter I Certification
  • Kansas or National EMT Certification
  • CPAT Certification and Fire Service Entrance Exam (FSEE) certifications required by 11/19/07*

*CPAT taken within the last 12 months prior to 11/19/07 will be accepted. FSEE certification (IPMA Exam B-5) taken within the last 24 months prior to 11/19/07 with a passing score of 70% or greater will be accepted.

• The ability to pass a post offer physical and drug screen and background investigation.

• Must be 18 years or older.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record (non-commercial Class B, or the ability to obtain within one (1) year.)

City Employment Application and copies of Firefighter I, Kansas OR National Registry EMT certification, CPAT and FSEE certifications are due by November 19, 2007. Please submit all documents along with a City Employment Application. Applications are available on-line at www.cityofshawnee.org or at Shawnee City Hall, 11110 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F

Salary Range

Firefighter I - $33,221 - $49,193
Firefighter II - $35,777 - $52,968
Firefighter III - $40,481 - $59,938

Work Schedule

Shift fire personnel work a regular pattern of 24 hour shifts that includes 24 hours off, 24 hours on duty, and then 96 hours off.

City of Shawnee, 11110 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203
(913) 631-2500 Fax (913) 631-7351
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