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Fire Department Brochure
Job Openings
Currently, the City of Shawnee is not hiring firefighters. Below includes the qualifications needed to be a firefighter.
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
- 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.)
*CPAT taken within the last 12 months will be accepted. FSEE certification (IPMA Exam B-5) taken within the last 24 months with a passing score of 70% or greater will be accepted.
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.
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