Career Opportunities

The JCFD provides ALS care and transport, Rescue, and Haz-Mat response to all residents of Geary County , as well as Fire Suppression for the City of Junction City . The JCFD is a full time paid department of 54 line firefighters responding out of two stations. The JCFD is headquartered at 700 N Jefferson Street and station II at 2245 Lacy Drive .

The JCFD currently operates with three shifts of 18. Our current rotation consists of 24 hours on duty, 48 hours off duty. All members of the department are cross trained, and perform both firefighting and EMS duties. All fire training is in-house unless currently certified.

•  In 2007 we responded to 1,079 fire incidents and 2,402 EMS calls for an average of 9.5 calls per shift.

•  Specialized Rescue and Extrication Training.

•  Hiring these 6 firefighters will make us NFPA 1710 Compliant for Fire Ground Staffing.

•  JCFD uses a very progressive set of protocols, with liberal standing orders for out-of-hospital care. Our crews have a great relationship with physicians and nurses at area Emergency Departments.

•  Voted one of the top 200 cities to live in by Outdoor Life Magazine

•  Largest Lake in Kansas ( Milford Lake )

•  Members of JCFD have the ability to join the IAFF union Local 3309 who negotiates contracts with the city.

•  10 recognized holidays per year.

•  The City furnishes all uniforms and protective gear with the exception of uniform shoes and belts.

•  Living restrictions are 30 mile radius from Junction City .

EMT-B

Utilizes all Kansas Board of EMS EMT enhancements

Nitroglycerin

Aspirin

Nebulized Breathing Treatment

Blood Glucose Analysis

Pulse Oximetry

EMT-I

First service in the State of Kansas to allow Intubation Module

Utilizes all Kansas Board of EMS EMT enhancements

MICT (Paramedic)

Aggressive Protocols

RSI

Chest decompression

Needle cricothyrotomy

12 lead EKG/Capnography

Intraosseous Access

Equipment

06 Osage Ambulance

06 Pierce Rescue/Engine

Presently seeking bids for an 08 ambulance

Zoll E Series monitor/defibrillator. 12 lead EKG, End Tidal CO2, Pulse Oximetry (on all four ambulances)

Zoll AED Pro monitor/defibrillator. Allows 3 lead EKG, and AED in one unit. (on fire apparatus)

Stryker Cots

Scott Carbon Fiber 4500psi Airpacks

Health Insurance

The City has a self-insured plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield. The cost of the employee’s plan is paid by the City of Junction City. Family coverage is around $418.62 per month and is optional.

Dental Health Insurance

The City has dental insurance with Delta Dental that cost the employee $15.96 a month.

Retirement

Through Kansas Police and Fire Retirement System (KPF). Employees pay 7% of their gross salary. Retirement pay is based on 2.5% of final average salary for each year of service. Maximum retirement of 80% for 32 years of service.

Fireman's Relief Association

Provides life insurance policy and pays 85% of premium while employed with the Junction City Fire Department. Provides accident and sickness insurance policy also.

Worker's Compensation

The City of Junction City provides Workers Compensation benefits for all firefighters injured or disabled at work.

NOTE – Firefighter positions which are designated in the bargaining unit by the Kansas Public Employees Relations Board are represented by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local #3309. Wages, hours of work, and working conditions are subject to contract negotiations.