Firefighter

Deadline: November 15, 2024

Salary: 40hr shift, $24.75/hour

Please Note: You must provide a valid email address, as several steps in the process will be communicated via email.  

Location: City of Kansas City, MO

Responsibilities of a Kansas City Firefighter:
⦁ Engage in skilled firefighting work, including fire prevention, suppression, and extinguishment.
⦁ Respond to emergency calls and operate departmental equipment.
⦁ Participate in training and activities related to firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical care.
⦁ Learn and operate firefighting apparatus and perform hazardous tasks under emergency conditions, which may involve strenuous exertion in challenging environments (e.g., smoke, fire, heat).
⦁ Execute routine duties related to custodial care and minor maintenance of departmental facilities, apparatus, and equipment. - Perform routine custodial maintenance of quarters.
⦁ Work primarily follows explicit instructions and well-defined procedures but requires initiative and a thorough understanding of firefighting and prevention principles.

Driver's license must be valid at the time of application.

Age Requirements:
⦁ Must be at least 18 years old by the application deadline.
⦁ Must be under 30 years of age on the last date applications are accepted. Prior service with the Kansas City Fire Department may be deducted from your actual age for this calculation. This does not apply to individuals over 45 years of age.

Education Requirements:
 High school diploma or GED/HiSET from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Residency Requirements:
Non-residents must establish residency within the city limits of Kansas City, Mo., within nine months of hire.
If you live in an area shared by various, cities, counties and townships and would like to verify your residence is within the city limits of Kansas City, MO you can click here:  http://maps.kcmo.org/apps/parcelviewer/

Accommodations: 
The City of KCMO is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For assistance, please call 816-513-1908 or email accommodations@kcmo.org.

Veterans' Preference: 
To claim veterans' preference, attach a copy of your DD-214 or DD-215. You must have served 180 days of regular active-duty service or 90 days during wartime and be discharged under honorable conditions.
Benefits offered:
⦁ Several medical insurance plan options
⦁ Dental and vision insurance 
⦁ Accidental and critical illness insurance
⦁ Life insurance
⦁ Long-term disability insurance
⦁ FSA and/or HSA accounts
⦁ 11 paid holidays
⦁ Tuition reimbursement
⦁ Robust pension plan
⦁ Deferred compensation plan
⦁ Paid fire training and academy
⦁ Paid EMT certifications

Disqualifiers for Employment:
For a comprehensive overview of the disqualifiers related to public safety-sensitive positions, including the Firefighter role, please visit the detailed guidelines provided here: Public Safety Disqualifiers. This resource will help you understand the specific criteria and ensure you are fully informed about the qualifications for employment.

Firefighter Testing Details:

⦁ Firefighter testing will take place during the first week of December 2024, with multiple test dates and times available. 
⦁ Information on how to sign up for the test and request study materials will be emailed to eligible candidates. 
⦁ The test will be administered electronically.

To take the test, you will need a desktop or laptop PC running Windows 8.1 (or later) OR macOS 10.13 (or later). You will take the examination on your PC via Safe Exam Browser mobile smartphone or tablet.  If using a mobile device or tablet your mobile device will be used to connect to videoconferencing software so that IOS can monitor you while you take the examination. 

AND

⦁ Your mobile device must meet one of the following requirements: 
⦁ iPhone 5 or later running iOS11 – iOS 13, 
⦁ iPad 3rd gen or later running iOS11 – iOS 13, 
⦁ Android device running Android OS 5 (Lollipop) – Android 10
A 3G or Wi-Fi connection. Your mobile device and PC must be connected to the internet during the entire test. If you lose your internet connection at any time, you will be locked out of the examination.

Start your application here