Fire-Medic

Company: CITY OF KANSAS CITY, MO
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: September 16, 2020

Job Description:

FIRE-MEDIC(Job Opening ID #512664)Several full-time positions available withKCMO's Fire Department, location varies.Normal Work Days/Hours: Work days &hours vary. Responsible for all patient care(Advanced as well as Basic Life Support)according to patient care modalities inaccordance with all applicable federal, stateand local laws, regulations, statutes, andprotocols. Documents patient medicalrecords including completing the MARF inits entirety. Provides direction to other crewmembers, as it pertains to patient care.Serves as an emergency responder in themission areas of fire protection, rescueservices and hazardous materials response.Responds to alarms of fires or otheremergencies with a pumper company.Operates assigned pumps, aerial ladders andauxiliary equipment. Lays and connects hoseand directs fog, chemical, and waterstreams. Raises and climbs ladders and useschemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines,and related equipment. Responds toemergency calls for drowning's, inhalatorcases, accidents and natural or othercatastrophes and removes persons fromdanger. Administers emergency medicalcare per procedures prescribed byEmergency Medical Services Director andto the individual's standard of training as aParamedic. Participates in fire drills andattends classes in firefighting, emergencymedical care, and related subjects. Inspectsbuildings and premises for compliance withfire prevention ordinances for pre-planningand familiarization activities and deliverspublic education material. Performs generalcustodial work in the upkeep ofdepartmental apparatus, equipment andstructures. Participates in special details forpumping flooded basements, tracingdangerous gas leaks or smoke. Whenassigned to airport duty as a member of thefire and rescue squad, responds to all aircraftemergencies, such as potential hazardouslandings, aircraft fires, crashes, and airportstructural fires. Receives specialized trainingfor aircraft familiarization and firefightingtechniques applicable to combating aircraftfires and crashes. REQUIRES high schooldiploma or possession of a state-issuedGED/HiSET. Must be 18 years of age byOctober 5, 2020. Must not have turned 30years of age prior to October 5, 2020. Mustpossess a valid driver's license at time ofapplication and appointment. Must possess avalid Missouri State Paramedic License orNational Registered Paramedic (EMT-P)license, obtain and maintain City privilegesat the Paramedic level, and obtain andmaintain ambulance credentialing. Mustsuccessfully meet all requirements of theKCFD Academy and be able to obtainMissouri State FF I & II within the first yearof employment. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post offerphysical. Non-residents, if appointed, mustestablish residency within the city limits ofKansas City, MO within nine months.Information must be clearly specified inapplication materials. If applying online, besure to enter driver's license information.Making a copy of driver's license andParamedic license and attaching it to your
application materials is advised.Preference given to those who possessFirefighter I & II certifications. SalaryRange: $3,287-$6,786/month*. *Up to$7,000 in incentives after successfulcompletion of specific requirements.Application Deadline: October 5, 2020.Apply online at www.kcmo.gov/careers.EOE. The City of Kansas City, Missouri isan equal opportunity employer committed toa diverse workforce.
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