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HUTCHINSON FIRE DEPARTMENT PO BOX 1567 HUTCHINSON, KANSAS 67504 (620)694-2871 http://www.hutchgov.com
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Updated: February 10, 2020
Classification: Fire Fighter
The Hutchinson Fire Department is currently recruiting Firefighters. All testing must be completed by SPRING 2020.
Salary Information: $14.20 - $22.16 Hourly Wage
Benefits Information: Group Health & Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Kansas Police & Fire Defined Benefit Retirement, 457 Retirement Savings Plan, Medical Spending Account, Vacation Leave, Holiday Pay, Sick Leave, and Employee Assistance Program.
Department Overview: The Hutchinson Fire Department has 90 uniformed members and 1 civilian employee. We operate six engine companies, two truck companies, and Crossman 10 brush trucks, two water tenders, two reserve engines, and a heavy rescue trailer from six strategically located fire stations. Fire Headquarters is located in our Command and Training Center with a four-story training tower with two burn rooms and two large paved training pads located on 53 acres of land. The department provides fire suppression, basic life support EMS response, hazardous material - technician level, technical heavy rescue (confined space, high and low angle, structural rescue, and water rescue) and wildland firefighting. Demands on the fire department will continue to increase, most notably in the areas of medical service, special operations, and special events. Commitment to continuous improvement and customer service will be required to maintain and enhance our service and response ability.
For more information about the City of Hutchinson, visit: www.hutchchamber.com
Age: 18
US Citizen: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid KANSAS State Driver's License: Yes
College: No
Physical Ability: Must meet the medical requirements set forth in NFPA 1582.
Necessary Certifications:
Schooling Prior and Post Hiring: New firefighter recruits that join our department must complete a six-week academy conducted by the Fire Training Division. The Recruit Academy consists of courses designed to review IFSAC and the NFPA Standard 1001, Firefighter I and II skills, Hazardous Materials Operations skills, Kansas Emergency Medical Technician skills, and Hutchinson Fire Department policies and procedures. Fire recruits are instructed by the Academy Cadre. The Cadre consists of current members in suppression who are assigned to the Academy for the 6 weeks to assist the Training Division. Recruits are tested and evaluated weekly throughout the process on both written and practical skills and are given both a final written exam and a practical skills test. Hutchinson Fire Department Recruits must pass all exams with a minimum score of at least 70%.
Work Schedule: The department works a modified 56-hour work week. The 24-hour shift schedule is as follows: On-Off-On-Off-On-Off-Off-Off-Off – our firefighters work 10 days per month with four consecutive days off occurring 3-4 times per month. The schedule then repeats.
Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers: Felony or Serious Misdemeanor convictions will disqualify a candidate.
Driving Disqualifiers: No major violations within the previous 5 years, or multiple violations in previous 3 years. No suspended license within 2 years. See Fire Department Website for details.
Drug Use Disqualifiers: Must pass pre-employment, post offer drug screen.
Application Process: All interested candidates must complete an online application. Applications can be completed by visiting: https://hutchinsonjobs.hyrell.com/UI/Views/Applicant/VirtualStepPositionDetails.aspx?enc=laJKw9fkx-CAj-U7ArdCh18CoP1c0zS8Pwi8S2i5vhA=&tzi=Central%20Standard%20Time
