Credentialed Firefighter (Firefighter/EMT)

Positions available with the Fire Department located at 5310 Deramus Avenue
Salary Range: $20.00-$43.28/hour (hourly rates varies based on assigned schedule)
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, Some Saturdays; 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: June 27, 2025


Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• You must be a KCMO resident or move into the City of Kansas City within 9 months of start date.
• You must be 18 years of age by June 27, 2025
• You must not have turned 30 years of age prior to June 27, 2025
• In computing the age of a person, the total length of the time that the person has previously served as a member of the Fire Department may be deducted from the person's actual age.
• You must be a high school graduate (or possess a state-issued GED/HiSET)
• You must possess a valid driver's license at time of application and appointment, and within 9 months of employment must possess and maintain a valid Missouri driver's license
• Must pass a preemployment drug screen and post offer physical
• Must possess National Registry or State of Missouri EMT license
• Must have Fire Fighter 1 and 2, HazMat Operations and HazMat Awareness

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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