The Shawnee Heights Fire District is accepting applications for Part time Firefighter/ EMT positions. First review of applications will be on June 17th 2024. Full job description can be found below.
- Fire District Description
The Shawnee Heights Fire District is a growing combination department that provides all hazard coverage to an area of approximately 144 square miles south and east of Topeka from three stations. The district has a wide variety of terrain and occupancies from commercial and industrial to farm ground
and rural residential developments. The district provides EMT-B level first responder care and is moving towards ALS first responder care. We rely heavily on our staff of part time firefighters to supplement our responses. While we currently have no residency requirement, living within the district is preferred.
- Position Summary
The position of part time firefighter with the Shawnee Heights Fire District encompasses entry level Firefighter through Advanced Firefighter. Part time firefighters can serve in multiple capacities as their schedule allows. Participation opportunities include traditional response to calls when paged, shift work to supplement full time staffing, scheduled shift work to cover full time personnel absences, attending required training sessions or any combination of these. Shift scheduling is extremely flexible and can be
scheduled around shifts at other agencies if necessary. Firefighters are responsible for acquiring and completing progressively more advanced firefighting and emergency medical knowledge and skills. Basic
FFI and EMT are preferred skill sets, however we will train the right applicants. Firefighting and EMS skills are provided and maintained through internal training sessions and courses offered in the area. Kansas EMR certification will be provided to all part time members who are unable to complete EMT certification. EMT certification is required for promotion to Advanced Firefighter. Firefighters are responsible for performing as a team member with their assigned firefighting company, providing EMS,
fire protection, rescue/extrication, and hazardous materials response.
- Salary
Starting salary will be dependent on qualifications. Entry-level part-time firefighter salary range is $16.00 – $18.00 per hour. Advanced firefighter range is $17.00 to $21.00 per hour.
Benefits:
Shawnee Heights Fire District maintains top notch apparatus and offers benefits including supplied uniforms and an optional 457b retirement savings plan. Part time firefighters also receive additional benefits through the Shawnee Heights Firefighters Relief Association.