Position responds to alarms and emergency medical calls to protect life and property, trains on and operates fire fighting and emergency response equipment and participates in fire prevention programs.  Applicants must be at least 18 year of age and must possess high school degree or equivalency, valid state driver’s license, and Kansas or National Registry EMT certification.  NFPA Firefighter I, II and hazmat operations certifications preferred.  Applicants must be able to perform heavy physical work and a multitude of movements to perform duties of the position.  Starting salary of $12.51 per hour (additional if NFPA Firefighter I and II certified) plus City benefit package and KP&F retirement program.  Normal duty schedule of 24 hour shift followed by 48 hours off duty.  Applications are available at  City Hall, 806 N. 2nd, Dodge City, KS 67801 or may be downloaded from www.dodgecity.org.  If you need any accommodations to obtain or complete an application call (620)225-8100 or email hr@dodgecity.org.  Applications will be accepted until 31 March 2010.  Required testing for applicants will occur on 12 April 2010 and will include physical agility, written testing and an oral board.  For more information concerning the test or for other questions please contact Fire Station #1 at (620)225-8187 or email kevinn@dodgecity.org.  Substance abuse screening and post offer physical required.  Must confirm INS employment eligibility (I-9) upon hire.  EOE