Fire Recruit 2023/2024 - City of Wichita

The following posting is for Fire Recruit position with the Wichita Fire Department which may be filled in the future.  Starting pay is currently $21.7364 per hour.   

Fire Recruit eligibility requirements at application include:

1. Three (3) professional or character references that includes their name, phone number and email address.  
2. Proof of a valid Driver’s License.

EMT at Application
If you current hold an EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, RN, PA certification or license please attach a scanned or photo of your license at application.    

No EMT at Application
 If you do not have an EMT at application, you may be invited for interview which includes an oral interview and a physical/running component. If you are selected to be in the Fire Recruit program, you will be required to complete the in-house EMT licensure program before moving into the Fire Recruit training program.  Recruits in EMT academy could possibly be assigned on-the-job training to include responding to medical alarms in the field as part of their curriculum. 

Successful applicants selected for interview will be notified by email.  Position is subject to close without prior notice.  

PLEASE NOTE:  If you are selected for interview, the process will include an oral interview, and a physical/running component.  To participate in the interview, a physicians release will be required to be obtained prior to the interview.  The Fire Department will provide the appropriate form with the interview invitation.  

This work involves training under close supervision for the protection of life and property by fire fighting and rescue activities. A major portion of time is spent training and studying methods, techniques, and organization, as well as routine duties in the maintenance of department property and equipment. Specific orders and directions are given by supervising officer.
 
This is a safety-sensitive position that requires a more extensive background check.  You will be asked for personal information in this application that will remain confidential in HR until candidates are selected to move forward and will then be used to conduct the background check process.

Your application will be active for 1-year from the date of original application. Once your application expires, you will be notified. You may re-apply at that time. The interview process for a Fire Recruit is a lengthy process and will take time. You will receive communication by email and/or text throughout the process.