Student Firefighter

Job Description

Summary/Objective

Performs firefighting work in the protection of life and property by combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires. The position performs specialized firefighting duties under emergency conditions frequently involving considerable physical danger. Performs emergency medical services, specialized rescue, and hazardous materials response. The position performs public relations and fire prevention/inspection activities, maintenance of the facilities, grounds, apparatus, and equipment as required. 

Essential Functions

 Performs direct tasks to mitigate emergencies, aides persons in distress, and provides public services; maintains training as required.

• Responds to alarms; performs all necessary duties as a firefighter including, but not limited to, the use of hoses, pumps, equipment, emergency apparatus and tools necessary in fire suppression, life safety, rescue operations, property conservation operations, clean-up projects, and all other activities as required.
• Follows standard policies, procedures, guidelines, and safety rules as outlined in federal, state, and local regulations as well as by the Department for such activities.
• Performs emergency medical services consistent with State and Department guidelines, policy, and protocols.
• Performs specialized rescue, hazardous materials, and aircraft firefighting.
• Attends and participates in formal phased, intensive training and instruction sessions in firefighting, rescue, hazardous material, and emergency medical service methods and operations.
• Participates in pre-fire planning of buildings and performs inspections of businesses to ensure compliance with fire and building codes.
• Works up to 24-hour shift schedules.
• Maintains a sense of readiness to perform high stress, physically demanding duties throughout work shift.
• Maintains personal safety and makes critical decisions in a confused, chaotic, and potentially life-threatening environment.  
• Relies on senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch to help determine the nature of an emergency.

Performs other duties as required.

• Performs routing housekeeping and maintenance duties at the fire station or in connection with fire equipment.
• Ensures that equipment and vehicles are properly maintained to provide for a quick and effective emergency response
• Contributes to the appearance, cleanliness, and proper maintenance of fire facilities for safety and readiness by performing routine maintenance and cleaning of fire station areas.
• Participates in pre-fire planning of buildings and performs inspections of businesses to ensure compliance with fire and building codes.
• Conducts tours, participates in public education functions, and presents to individuals or groups on safety topics and duties of firefighting.
• Ensures compliancy with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures in all duties.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent. 
• Must be enrolled in full-time (12 hours undergraduate or 6 hours graduate) at Kansas State University, Manhattan Area Technical College, or Manhattan Christian College and maintain a 2.0 GPA.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license. 

Preferred Education and Experience

• Community service experience.

Condition of Continued Employment

• Successful completion of the Department’s Firefighter Academy as well as successfully passing an annual medical exam and a physical performance assessment.

Salary/Pay

Starting Wage: $12.00/hour

Closing Date

20 February, 2026