Firefighter

(Regular Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage

During Academy (40 Hour Workweek): $25.35 per hour with EMT / $24.09 per hour without EMT

Post Academy (56 Hour Workweek): $18.11 per hour with EMT / $17.20 per hour without EMT

Closing Date: 02/20/2026 @ COB 5:00PM

Shift/Workdays and Hours:Shift

Summary/Objective

Performs firefighting work in the protection of life and property by combating extinguishing and preventing fires. The position performs specialized firefighting duties under emergency conditions frequently involving considerable physical danger. Provides emergency medical services specialized rescue and hazardous materials response. The position performs public relations education and fire prevention/inspection activities maintenance of the facilities grounds apparatus and equipment.

Essential Functions

Performs direct tasks to mitigate emergencies aides persons in distress and provides public services; maintains training as required.

• Responds to alarms; performs all necessary duties as a firefighter including but not limited to the use of hoses pumps equipment emergency apparatus and tools necessary in fire suppression life safety rescue operations property conservation operations clean-up projects and all other activities as required.
• Follows standard policies procedures guidelines and safety rules as outlined in federal state and local regulations as well as by the Department for such activities.
• Performs emergency medical services consistent with State and Department guidelines policy and protocols.
• Performs specialized rescue hazardous materials and aircraft firefighting.
• Attends and participates in formal phased intensive training and instruction sessions in firefighting rescue hazardous material and emergency medical service methods and operations.
• Participates in pre-fire planning of buildings and performs inspections of businesses to ensure compliance with fire and building codes.
• Works 24-hour shift schedules.
• Maintains a sense of readiness to perform high stress physically demanding duties throughout work shift.
• Maintains personal safety and makes critical decisions in a confused chaotic and potentially life-threatening environment.
• Relies on senses of sight hearing smell and touch to help determine the nature of an emergency.

Performs maintenance and repairs and services department vehicles equipment and facilities.

• Ensures that equipment and vehicles are properly maintained to provide for a quick and effective emergency response.
• Contributes to the appearance cleanliness and proper maintenance of fire facilities for safety and readiness by performing routine maintenance and cleaning of fire station areas.
• Performs routine housekeeping and maintenance duties at the fire station or in connection with fire equipment.

Performs additional duties as required.

• Attends meetings and trainings as required.
• Fulfills the ongoing obligations to educate the public on fire safety in the home and at their workplace.
• Maintains records and updates files as required.
• Conduct tours participates in public education functions and presents to individuals or groups on safety topics and duties of firefighting.
• Serves on committees as required.
• Ensures compliancy with all applicable regulations policies and procedures in all duties.

Required Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Valid drivers license.
• Must possess and maintain Emergency Medical Technician certification through the State of Kansas or be able to obtain within one (1) year of hire (training provided by MFD).
• Must complete an annual medical exam and be cleared for firefighting duty and respirator use.
• Must pass annual physical performance assessment.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate degree in firefighting or related field.

Condition of Continued Employment

• Successful completion of the Departments Firefighter Academy as well as successfully passing an annual medical exam (including respirator use) and a physical performance assessment.

The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets backgrounds experiences and viewpoints to achieve common goals. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status or any basis protected by law.