Fire Recruit

About this role

<p style="margin-top: 12.0pt;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 12.0pt;margin-left: 0.0in;"><span style="color: inherit;">The following posting is for Fire Recruit position with the Wichita Fire Department which may be filled in the future. &nbsp;Starting pay is currently $23.1721 per hour. &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-top: 12.0pt;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 12.0pt;margin-left: 0.0in;"><span style="color: inherit;">Fire Recruit eligibility requirements <strong><u>at application</u>&nbsp;</strong>include:</span></p><ol start="1" style="margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-top: 0.0in;" type="1"><li style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.0in;color: inherit;">Three (3) professional or character references that includes their name, phone number and <strong>email address. &nbsp;</strong></li><li><span style="color: inherit;">Proof of a valid <strong>Driver’s License.</strong></span></li></ol><br><em><strong>EMT at Application</strong></em><br>If you currently hold an EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic certification please attach a scanned or photo of your license at application. &nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong><br><br><em><stron

Requirements

An “All Hazards” fire department represents every level of a hazard response whether it is trench rescue, hazardous materials, confined space, building collapse, rope rescue, fire extinguishment, EMS, dive rescue, swift water and vehicle extrication.<br><strong>This work will require the employee to maintain physical fitness at all times. &nbsp;Daily physical fitness routines will include stretching; 1.5 mile run; push-ups; sit-ups,; pull-ups; planks; squats; and burpees. &nbsp;</strong><br><br>This position will require the employee to have the: &nbsp;<br><br><ul><li>Ability to understand and to follow oral and written directions.<li>Ability to read and understand departmental material and to learn a variety of fire fighting duties and methods within a reasonable period.<li>Ability to suc