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FIREFIGHTER BASIC 2912

Req #621 Lawrence, KS, USA Apply Share Job Description Posted Friday, October 2, 2026 at 2:00

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Paramedic Sign-On Bonus:

$10,000 Will be paid to those who are currently Paramedics licensed to work in the State of Kansas, or Paramedics who are currently licensed by the National Registry or another state Board of EMS and who gain a Kansas Board of EMS Paramedic license by the end of their Recruit Academy. $5,000 upon conclusion of 12 months of employment $5,000 upon conclusion of 24 months of employment

Lateral Pay:

Qualified Candidates from comparable fire departments with similar or higher call volumes may request to be hired at a higher Firefighter pay plan step, equivalent to their current wages. To be eligible for lateral pay, applicants must include a current pay stub from their department that lists their base hourly pay rate, and documentation such as an annual report showing their current department's call volume. If the applicant is selected for a job offer through the hiring process, the Fire Chief will determine what pay grade they will be offered, and include this information in the conditional job offer. 2027 Benefits Guide Job Details Pay Type Hourly Scan this QR code and apply! Download