Join Our Team

Operations personnel deploy out of 9 Fire Stations on a 3-shift rotation working 48 hours on and 96 hours off.

  • Performs rescue operations during emergencies and disasters - Member Regional USAR Rescue Team - Kansas Task Force 5
  • Responds to hazardous material spills - Regional Hazardous Materials Response Team for South Central Kansas.
  • Provides medical first response - Medical first response with opportunities for Advanced Medical Providers

Qualifications | Benefits | Apply | Introduction to the Fire Service | Ride Out Program | Specialized Response Teams


Minimum Qualifications for a Sedgwick County Entry-Level Firefighter

  • Current certification as Kansas Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or above OR Current National and other state certification as EMT or above
  • Valid Kansas Drivers’ License
  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
  • Current Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Certification available locally through Hutchinson Community College

Sedgwick County offers the following:

Competitive Wages for firefighters

Firefighter EMT $54,532 - $82,486
Firefighter AEMT $57,133 - $85,086
Paramedic $59,733 - $87,678