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City of Topeka
Firefighter - Topeka Fire Department
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Firefighter responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls. Puts out fires and rescues people from buildings. Responds to medical emergencies and assists with search and rescue efforts and industrial or hazardous waste accidents. Provides fire prevention programs or inspections in the community. May be specially trained to fight forest fires.
$55,935 / year median in Kansas
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Firefighter - Topeka Fire Department City of Topeka - 3.4 Topeka, KS Job Details From $52,715 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Retirement plan Qualifications Entry level Full Job Description The City of Topeka is seeking individuals interested in pursuing a career in fire service. We believe in recruiting the best, brightest, most diverse candidates to work as a team to serve our citizens and make our community safer. A Firefighter saves lives and protects property by providing excellence and leadership in fire, rescue, emergency medical response, fire prevention and public education. La ciudad de Topeka está buscando personas interesadas en seguir una carrera en el servicio de bomberos. Creemos en contratar a los mejores, más brillantes y más diversos candidatos para que trabajen en equipo para servir a nuestros ciudadanos y hacer que nuestra comunidad sea más segura. Un bombero salva vidas y protege la propiedad al proveer excelencia y liderazgo en incendios, rescate, respuesta médica de emergencia, prevención de incendios y educación pública. Interested candidates must register, complete and successfully pass the Entry Level Firefighter exam and the City of Topeka Physical Ability Test (COTPAT) or CPAT to be eligible for consideration. To register for an upcoming test date, please click 'Start Your Application' on the City of Topeka's careers site at https://www.topeka.org/careers. What to expect in the recruitment process: Register and successfully complete the Entry Level Firefighter Exam and City of Topeka Physical Ability Test (COTPAT) or CPAT Background Investigation Interview Process (Fire Management Board, Fire Chief and Civil Service Commission) Exam Process (Polygraph, Psychological and Medical Exams)