Fire Department · Combination
Edwardsville Fire Department
Edwardsville, KS · Wyandotte County
The Edwardsville Fire Department protects the residents, businesses, and visitors of Edwardsville, a small city in Wyandotte County in the Kansas City metro area. The department handles fire suppression, emergency medical service, hazardous materials response, and vehicle extrication.
In 2021 the department responded to 1,091 incidents with an average response time of about 4 minutes and 28 seconds, which it notes is well ahead of typical urban and suburban benchmarks. That same year its members logged 2,826 hours of training.
The department emphasizes ongoing training across firefighting, EMS, hazardous materials, air ambulance operations, driver/operator and live fire, and fire prevention. It also runs community-facing programs such as burn permits, fire prevention education, and a child car seat safety program.
MissionThe Edwardsville Fire Department is committed to excellent service for our residents, businesses and visitors...delivering the highest level of life and property protection.
Edwardsville hires through the City of Edwardsville's online jobs portal. As of the most recent posting, the department was recruiting for a Firefighter/Paramedic on an open-until-filled basis.
The Firefighter/Paramedic role involves protecting life and property through firefighting and EMS duties, providing emergency medical aid, and mitigating hazardous situations with minimal supervision. Full qualification, salary, benefit, and schedule details are provided in the complete job listing on the city's website.
Is Edwardsville Fire Department hiring?
Yes. As of the most recent posting the department was recruiting for a Firefighter/Paramedic position listed as open until filled. Check the City of Edwardsville jobs page for current openings.
How do I apply to the Edwardsville Fire Department?
Applications are submitted online through the City of Edwardsville's jobs portal. Select the Firefighter/Paramedic listing to view the full job description and apply.
What position does the department hire for?
The department's posted opening is Firefighter/Paramedic, a combined role covering firefighting and emergency medical service duties.
What kind of calls does the department run?
The department responds to fire suppression and EMS calls, along with hazardous materials incidents and vehicle extrication. In 2021 it handled 1,091 incidents.
Where can I find salary and benefit details?
Specific salary, benefit, schedule, and qualification details are not listed on the department's summary page; they are provided in the full job description on the City of Edwardsville website.