Fire Protection Specialist

at Kansas Adjutant General in Topeka, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

• Responds to a wide variety of emergency alarms, such as structural and environmental fires, traffic accidents, natural gas leaks, medical emergencies and hazardous material spills. Fights fires under departmental procedures and as directed by a fire company officer; connects and lays hose lines, sets ladders and operates fire streams; uses hand and power tools to ventilate and enter burning structures for the purpose of extinguishing fires and to perform search and rescue operations; raises, lowers and climbs ladders to enter structures; performs salvage, clean up and overhaul operations during and after fires to remove hazards and protect property.      
• Provides first responder medical emergency response at the basic life support level, including initial patient and situation assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and trauma emergency medical care; prepares patients and assists paramedics in advanced life support emergency medical care. 
• Participates in specialized rescue operations, including high angle and underground situations involving the use of rigging and shoring; operates specialized hand and power tools and equipment to rescue traffic accident victims. 
• Cleans, services and makes minor repairs to ensure the operational readiness of vehicles, apparatus, hoses and emergency equipment; participates in the cleaning, repair and upkeep of department buildings, grounds and facilities. 
• Participate in drills, demonstrations and courses in firefighting techniques, equipment and apparatus operation, medical aid, hazardous materials, fire prevention, equipment maintenance; studies local geography and conditions affecting fire operations; studies and learn departmental operating procedures. 
• Participates in the development and implementation of the department’s public education.  Assist in the inspection of occupancies, assists in performing follow-up procedures to ensure compliance with Fire Codes, National Electrical Code, Uniform Building Codes and state, regional and local fire codes.
• Participates in department fitness program.

 Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:  

• Pass a pre-employment physical including drug screening
• Obtain a government top security clearance
• Complete and/or maintain designated training and certifications
• Maintain physical requirements as a condition of continued employment
•  Pass an annual medical examination to determine their physical ability to perform duties in accordance with NFPA 1852, Standards on Medical Requirements for Firefighters. Obtain Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. 

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Angelina Farias

Email: angelina.farias@ks.gov

Phone: 785-646-2263

Mailing Address: 

State Human Resources 

2722 SW Topeka Blvd

Topeka, Ks 66611

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