Firefighter - El Dorado Fire Department

Open Date:

05/01/2026

Close Date:

05/22/2026

Compensation:

Average annual entry salary: $48,247.00

• Starting pay is determined through our structured step-guidance placement process.

This system helps ensure fair and consistent offers by reviewing each candidate's education, experience, specialized skills, and overall qualifications. Your exact starting rate will fall within the posted range and will reflect where you are placed in the step-guidance system. Salary may vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Benefits:

Medical, dental and vision (up to 80% paid by the City of El Dorado) The City of El Dorado contributes approximately $16,700.00

• annually to medical, dental and vision coverage
• subject to change (This average is calculated on family medical, dental and vision coverage) Sick & Personal leave Work-Life Balance programs: military leave, civil leave, bereavement leave 9 paid holidays YMCA membership ($15 a month paid by the City of El Dorado) KP&F Retirement Longevity pay EMPAC Employee Assistance Program Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information.
• Regular, full time employees will be eligible for health insurance benefits on the first day of the month following sixty days of full time employment.

Health insurance benefits include medical, prescription, dental and vision. The Firefighter will perform general duty firefighting work in the protection of life and property by combating, extinguishing and preventing fires. The Firefighter shall also ensure the safe transportation of firefighters, apparatus and equipment to and from the scene of an emergency or other call for services when assigned to operate such equipment. An employee in this position performs specialized firefighting duties under emergency conditions frequently involving considerable physical danger. Work is performed under the direct supervision of superior officers but requires thorough individual understanding of firefighting methods, laying hose, pump hookup, pump operation, developing fire streams and detecting pump malfunctions. The employee is responsible for assisting in maintenance of fire equipment, apparatus and quarters as well as to insure the apparatus and equipment carried on the apparatus are maintained in a ready condition at all times.

Education and Experience:

Possession of a valid Kansas Driver's License. At least 18 years of age Certification to levels of: Emergency Medical Technician-B (State or transferrable equivalent) is required Valid CPAT is preferred but not required Firefighter I (IFSAC) is preferred, required within 6 months Firefighter II (IFSAC) (within 12 months) 15 minute response time within 6 months required. This job description does not exclusively outline the duties expected of the employee in this role. Employees may need to adhere to additional job-related directives and fulfill other job-related tasks upon request, adhering to relevant state and federal regulations. Some job responsibilities outlined here may be subject to potential adjustments in compliance with applicable state and federal laws. Welcome to the

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After your application has been received by the City of El Dorado, you will receive confirmation by e-mail. Please check your SPAM filter or JUNK Mail. If you have not received confirmation within 48 hours of submitting your application, please call 316-321-9100 to verify your application has been received. For additional information, contact Human Resources at 316-321-9100 or e-mail hr@eldoks.gov. The City of El Dorado conducts background checks and drug screening on all potential candidates. Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Employment with the City of El Dorado offers people the opportunity to serve the community as well as work in a professional and fulfilling career environment. If you are relocating to El Dorado, find out more about our community. By submitting your application for any position with the City of El Dorado, you understand and agree to the attached statements. If you require assistance to apply, please contact Human Resources at (316) 321-9100, or email hr@eldoks.com. For more information about working for the City of El Dorado please visit Human Resources. The City of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. jkLfKV8L9X