Job Description
Firefighter/Paramedic/EMT/EMT Advanced The City of Kalispell is establishing a hiring list for future openings. Class Title: Firefighter/Paramedic/EMT/EMT Advanced Department: Fire Department Union: The International Association of Firefighters, Local Union #547 Salary: EMT-Paramedic FY26 wages: $29.53 ($26.85 Probationary Wage + $2.68 Paramedic Pay) FY27 wages: $30.87 ($27.92 Probationary Wage + $2.95 Paramedic Pay) EMT Advanced FY26 wages: $27.89 ($26.85 Probationary Wage + $1.04 EMTA Pay) FY27 wages: $29.01 ($27.92 Probationary Wage + $1.09 EMTA Pay) Benefits: 100% paid health insurance for employees & reduced rates for dependents. State retirement plan, 3-weeks' vacation, paid sick leave, 10 State and Federal holidays. This position may be participating in a VEBA program. FLSA: Non-Exempt Date: April 17, 2026 General Purpose Performs a wide variety of all-risk responses, technical work in fire suppression, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention activities. Work includes performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may require strenuous exertion under such conditions as smoke and cramped surroundings. A large part of the time is spent on the performance of routine duties at a fire station in cleaning, maintenance, and repair of property and equipment. Considerable time is also spent maintaining skills through drills and other forms of testing This includes risk reduction and prevention, fire suppression, rescue, and hazardous materials operations. The department also provides basic and advanced life support emergency medical response, treatment, and medical transportation. The Fire Department provides all-risk response inside the city limits, emergency medical response to a large service area outside of the city limits, and hazardous materials response statewide. Firefighters may also be called upon to provide office, administrative and/or technical support to Fire Administration on a regular or special projects basis. Supervision Received Performs under the general guidance of senior Fire Department members, company officers, and chief officers in accordance with department standard operating guidelines, EMS protocols, department rules and regulations, city policy, and state and federal law. Supervision Exercised Provide general supervision and guidance to Fire Department members with less seniority. Provide general supervision and guidance to station visitors, tour attendees, and general public as appropriate. Provide supervision, guidance, and precept ride-a-longs, EMS students, and interns. Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities Response 50%: Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents as a member of an emergency services team. Operate fire apparatus and firefighting equipment under emergency conditions. Perform medical care with professional licensure through the State of Montana in accordance with current EMS protocols and scope of practice. Respond from off-duty as needed for additional staffing. May function as a member of a specialized team. Station Duties 35%: Inspect and test fire apparatus and firefighting equipment. Perform general maintenance work, upkeep of fire facilities, and equipment. Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of department property, cleans and washes walls and floors, cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs, washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment. Participate in continuing education and training. Timely and accurate completion of job-related reports including but not limited to patient care reports and payroll documentation. Public Education and Fire Prevention 10%: Participate in public education events including, but not limited to station tours, fire prevention training, fire inspections, preplanning, and visiting schools. Other Duties as Assigned 5%: Writes and maintains accurate reports, charts, and software entries. Performs other duties as assigned. Competencies Exhibits behavior consistent with the mission, vision, and values of the City of Kalispell and Kalispell Fire Department. Ability to perform prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions and to maintain an adequate level of physical fitness at all times. Ability to learn a wide variety of firefighting duties and methods within a reasonable working test period. Furthers the mission, vision, and values of the City and Fire Dept. through excellent customer service, creative problem solving, decision making and stewardship of City resources. Contributes to a learning/thinking/renewing department through customer feedback and continuous improvement. Provides teaching, mentoring and motivation to other employees within the organization through the sharing of knowledge, s