DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE 190TH AIR REFUELING WING 5920 SE COYOTE DRIVE TOPEKA, KANSAS FIREFIGHTER

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1 FIREFIGHTER 190th Air Refueling Wing, Forbes Field Topeka, KS The Adjutant General's Department Requisition #: INTRODUCTION: The 190 th Fire Department welcomes you to starting the process of becoming a career firefighter with us. We are a one station department with 25 employees consisting of three shifts of eight personnel. We work a 48/96 shift schedule and are the only State of Kansas employed firefighters. Our mission is to support the flying mission of the 190 th Air Refueling Wing at Forbes Field in Topeka, KS and surrounding communities. We provide fire protection for the aircraft, buildings on base, and emergency medical services to the employees of the base. We also have several automatic mutual aid agreements in Shawnee and Osage County. We look forward to meeting you. GENERAL: Candidates will have the desire to help others, protect the lives and property of the 190 th Air Refueling Wing and surrounding communities. Individuals will perform as part of a team while responding to emergencies, training events, performing inspections, and education programs. Performs firefighting and emergency medical services including, but not limited to, fire prevention, control and extinguishment, aircraft responses, hazmat

2 incidents, driving and operating firefighting apparatus and emergency vehicles, rescue, medical treatment, training, public education, and station and apparatus maintenance duties. DUTIES: Responds to a wide variety of emergency alarms, such as structural and environmental fires, traffic accidents, natural gas leaks, medical emergencies and hazardous material spills. Fights fires under departmental procedures and as directed by a fire company officer; connects and lays hose lines, sets ladders and operates fire streams; uses hand and power tools to ventilate and enter burning structures for the purpose of extinguishing fires and to perform search and rescue operations; raises, lowers and climbs ladders to enter structures; performs salvage, clean up and overhaul operations during and after fires to remove hazards and protect property. Provides first responder medical emergency response at the basic life support level, including initial patient and situation assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and trauma emergency medical care; prepares patients and assists paramedics in advanced life support emergency medical care. Participates in specialized rescue operations, including high angle and underground situations involving the use of rigging and shoring; operates specialized hand and power tools and equipment to rescue traffic accident victims. Cleans, services and makes minor repairs to ensure the operational readiness of vehicles, apparatus, hoses and emergency equipment; participates in the cleaning, repair and upkeep of department buildings, grounds and facilities. Participates in drills, demonstrations and courses in firefighting techniques, equipment and apparatus operation, medical aid, hazardous materials, fire prevention, equipment maintenance; studies local geography and conditions affecting fire operations; studies and learns departmental operating procedures.

3 Participates in the development and implementation of the department s public education. Assists in the inspection of occupancies, assists in performing follow-up procedures to ensure compliance to Fire Codes, National Electrical Code, Uniform Building Codes and state, regional and local fire codes. Participates in department fitness program. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications: Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Valid Driver s License National Certification as a Fire Fighter I and II Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Pass a pre-employment physical including drug screening Obtain a government security clearance Complete and/or maintain designated training and certifications Maintain physical requirements as a condition of continued employment High School Diploma or equivalent Additional Requirements

4 Pass an annual medical examination to determine their physical ability to perform duties in accordance with NFPA 1852, Standards on Medical Requirements for Firefighters. Obtain Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator s license. Preferred Qualifications EMT Airport Fire Fighter Driver/Operator ARFF Driver/Operator Pumper Driver/Operator Tender Non-Commercial Class B driver s license Within 12 Months of Hire Requirement: EMT Airport Fire Fighter Driver/Operator ARFF Driver/Operator Pumper Driver/Operator Tender BENEFITS: Starting at $15.24 per hour. $46,367 Estimated annual salary. State of Kansas Benefits Paid Vacation/Sick Leave Paid Holidays

5 $1000 annual Hazmat Tech Incentive until pay cap is reached Kansas Police and Fire (KP&F) defined-benefit Retirement System No Living Restriction 48/96 Shift Schedule Local IAFF 64 IFSAC/Pro Board Certification Training Opportunities.

City of Patterson Employment Opportunity FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC

City of Patterson Employment Opportunity FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC SALARY $53,688 - $65,256 Annually OPENING DATE: September 15, 2017 at 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time CLOSING DATE: October 25, 2017 at 5:00 P.M. Pacific