Firefighter EMT/AEMT/Paramedic

Paramedic Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 will be paid to a current, licensed Kansas paramedic ($5,000 upon conclusion of 12 months, $5,000 upon conclusion of 24 months).

Lateral Pay: Any candidate who has twelve or more months of previous employment, (at time of hire date), at an operationally similar and/or has performed similar emergency job duties as LDCFM operations employees for a professional fire department, and/or EMS service and/or a fire suppression / EMS military assignment should be considered for the Lateral Employee Program. Lateral pay consideration will be at the request. Candidates who have previous employment that would meet the above criteria but have been absent from such employment for more than 18 months at the time of application shall not qualify for lateral status. It is the sole discretion of the Fire Chief to determine if a candidate meets the above criteria to be considered a “lateral candidate.”

Firefighter Job Bulletin: Click here for more information about the hiring process and timeline. 

Salary:

Firefighter/EMT: $53,609 - $18.41 per hour, 2912 hours per year

Firefighter/AEMT: $57,657 - $19.80 per hour, 2912 hours per year

Firefighter/Paramedic: $62,462 - $21.45 per hour, 2912 hours per year

About the Department: Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical (LDCFM) is a progressive, fast-paced organization committed to the pursuit of excellence, providing fully integrated EMS and Fire Services to the City of Lawrence and Douglas County community. This commitment to excellence has yielded international accreditation through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), and an Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating of 1; one of only seven (7) departments state-wide and one hundred and twenty-two (122) internationally with this distinction. Ideal candidates for this position will possess superior communication skills, a passion for public service and the community, and a predisposition for creativity and innovation.

Responsibilities: An employee in this class performs specialized firefighting and emergency medical duties under emergency conditions. Work is performed under the direct supervision of superior officers but requires a thorough individual understanding of firefighting methods and emergency medical procedures. The employee is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of fire and emergency medical equipment, response apparatus, and crew quarters. Performance is evaluated by the department officers’ observation.

Minimum Applicant Qualifications:

1. At least 18 years of age by the application deadline of Sunday, November 3^rd, 2024.
2. High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
3. Valid (current) motor vehicle operator’s license(s) number, with NO RESTRICTIONS.
4. Must possess a Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) valid through 11/20/2024 or beyond.
5. Possess an excellent work history and attendance record, as determined by employer reference checks.
6. If the employee does not have a Paramedic certification, they will be required to obtain their Paramedic certification within three years (3) of the end of the initial probation period.
7. Possess one of the following:
   1. Kansas Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced EMT (AEMT) or Kansas Paramedic certification
   2. National Registry EMT Basic, EMT Advanced, or EMT Paramedic with Kansas eligibility
8. All hiring is subject to the successful completion of a psychological evaluation and post-offer medical examination in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582 Chapter 6.1.1 standard and will include a drug screening.

8. Upon hire, the successful candidate must sign a No Tobacco Use Agreement.