Kearney Fire and Rescue Seeks Applicants

The Kearney Fire and Rescue Protection District is accepting applications for Firefighter-Paramedic to fill one immediate opening and to establish an eligibility list. The district will also be establishing an eligibility list for Firefighter/EMT for a minimum of the next 12 months or until the list is exhausted.

Applicants for the firefighter position must be eighteen years of age, high school graduate or equivalent, and possess a Missouri State Vehicle Operators License, Missouri State EMT or Paramedic License and be FFI & II certified.

Applicants should be in good physical condition with no criminal history. All candidates will be required to perform normal firefighting activities, operation and working knowledge of fire, rescue/EMS vehicles and equipment including the care and transportation of patients. CPAT certification or completion of department physical abilities evaluation will be required by the hire date.

The Fire and Rescue Protection District will conduct interviews to all applicants that meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants will be notified of interview date and time. If hired a post offer medical exam and drug screen will be required.

Current salary range for non-exempt shift work is estimated at $39,674 - $55,317 annually for FF-EMT and $45,734 -$60,839 for FF-Paramedic (experience may be considered). Benefits include employee health/dental/vision insurance, MO LAGERS retirement, sick and vacation accrual.

Application forms are available on the district’s website: KearneyFire.org, or may be requested by mail at P.O. Box 341, Kearney, Missouri 64060, or by calling Administrative Assistant Rhonda Fort at (816) 628-4122, Monday - Thursday.

Applicants should return their application with cover letter and copies of their high school diploma or GED, certified official copy of Motor Vehicle Driving Record, current drivers’ license, EMT or EMT-P license, FFI and II certificates and birth certificate.

Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. April 15, 2021, and incomplete applications will not be processed. The Kearney Fire and Rescue Protection District is an equal opportunity employer.

KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story