Job Information

CITY OF WICHITA FIRE DEPARTMENT
455 N MAIN, 2ND FLOOR
WICHITA, KANSAS 67202
(316)268-4531
http://wichita.gov/CityOffices/Fire/

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Updated: September 08, 2020

Classification: Fire Recruit

The City of Wichita Fire Department is currently building an eligibility list for future openings. Please continue to monitor this posting for updates.

Salary Information: $18.33 per hour.

Benefit Information:

Sick Leave
Upon appointment to the position of Firefigher, employees shall accrue sick leave at the rate of 6 days per year for the first five years of service. Beginning year six through year 15, sick leave will be accrued at the rate of 12 days per year. Beginning year sixteen of service, sick leave will be accrued at the rate of 14 days per year. Recruits do not accumulate sick leave until graduating from the Wichita Fire Training Academy.
Paid Vacation
10 (12 hr. days) of paid vacation days per year for the first 4 years. A gradual increase of days beginning the 5th year of employment. 4 Kelly Days per year.
Holiday Pay
10 ( 12 hour days) plus 2 undesignated paid holidays per year.
Uniforms
Fire Fighters are issued a full set of protective clothing and work uniforms their first year of employment. Subsequent years you are responsible for replacement of work uniforms but will be paid an annual uniform allowance.
Health Care Benefits
The City participates liberally toward the premiums of both single and family health, prescription and vision care insurance. Dental insurance is also available.
Credit Union
Personal financial plans for checking and savings are offered.
Group Life Insurance
A basic group, term policy is offered at two-times the annual salary for employees of the City of Wichita. The option to purchase a supplemental life policy for up to six-times the annual salary is also available along with Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage.
Job Related Injury Leave
On-the-job- injury leave provides for up to 90 consecutive days at full pay. Accrued sick and vacation leave can be used to supplement injury leave after 90 consecutive days.
Retirement
You can retire after 20 years of service with 50% of final average salary, but cannot receive pay benefits until age 50. Maximum amount of retirement benefit is 75% of final average salary after 30 years of service.

City Information: http://www.wichita.gov/Residents/MovingHere/Glance.htm

Job Requirements

Age: 18

US Citizen: Yes

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid KANSAS State Driver's License: Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Vision: Vision may not exceed 20/40 binocular without glasses, correctable to 20/20 binocular. Extended-wear contact lenses may be worn while on duty.

College: No

Academy Certification: No

Prior Experience: No

CPAT: Candidate Physical Ability Test, must be current at time of application.

Written exam: Fire Team testing is required with a minimum score of 70 in all categories.

Necessary Certifications: State of Kansas Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or National certification is required.

Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers:

Candidates must have the ability to relate to people in a positive manner. Candidates are subject to an employment history and background investigation. Convictions for job-related offenses may be grounds for denial of employment.

Driving Disqualifiers: Candidates must possess a current, valid Kansas Drivers License at the time of employment, with a clean driving record.

Drug Use Disqualifiers: All job offers are contingent upon passing a physical and drug screen and criminal history check.

Additional Disqualifiers: Fire Department employees are required to live within 30 minutes legal driving distance to the corporate city limits. Fire Fighters must maintain a working phone number at their place of residence.

Training: The Wichita Fire Department provides continuous training. A recruit is trained prior to becoming a fire fighter and being assigned to a fire fighting company. You will learn about fire prevention, fire suppression and emergency medical techniques. In addition, Firefighters will receive education in Fire Management and Fire Administration. Training never stops; you are kept up-to-date with rapidly advancing technologies.

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