Firefighter/emt Job at Smithville Area Fire Protection District, Smithville, MO 64089

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Job Description

All application materials are available on our website, www.safpd.com

The Smithville Area Fire Protection District serves the City of Smithville and 112 square miles of Clay and Platte counties on the northern border of Kansas City, MO. SAFD does not operate the transport ambulance, only BLS first response with fire apparatus. No ambulance duty!

Hiring requirements include:

19 years of age,

Certified Firefighter 1 and 2,

Missouri licensed or Nationally Registered EMT or Paramedic (those with National

Registry must be able to obtain an EMT or Paramedic license from the State of Missouri),

An acceptable driving record,

An acceptable background after a thorough investigation

A clean drug screen,

Ability to pass a medical/fit for duty physical

NO CPAT OR ENTRANCE EXAM REQUIRED

Canidates attending the fire academy are encouraged to apply, final offer of employment dependent on obtaining all required certifications.

The Smithville Area Fire Protection District is heavily involved in the community we serve. SAFD provides fire protection, technical rescue (swift water and ice rescue), operations level hazardous materials, basic life support (non-transporting), and a full range of public education/public relations functions. Ambulance transport is handled by a separate EMS provider.

SAFD works on the 48 on / 96 off schedule. Annual pay for Firefighter-EMT is $48,255.48 to start. SAFD pays 100% of the health insurance premium for the employee and 50% of the premium for family coverage. Insurance includes health, dental, vision, and short-term disability. The District also provides a Lagers Level 7 retirement benefit.

Vacation leave, sick leave, and bereavement leave are also provided. The District pays a monthly educational stipend for employees who have attained an Associate ($125), Bachelor ($225), or Master’s Degree ($325). Hourly incentive for Fire Apprattus Operator. SAFD has no residence requirement.

Dave Cline, Fire Chief

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $48,255.48 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • SAFD requires candidates to meet minimum qualifications to be considered for hire. Are you currently certified Firefighter 2 and a licensed/certified EMT? If not, are you currently attending a fire academy or training program to obtain these required certifications?

Work Location: In person

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