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Fire Department Employment
Job applicants will be required to complete a written test and physical agility test. Those who are selected to continue in the selection process will be interviewed. The successful candidate(s) will be offered a job upon completion of an approved medical screening by a city designated physician.
 
Fire Department employees must comply with the following:  

  • Live within 15 miles of 16th and Main Street in the City of Parsons
  • Sign an on duty tobacco-free form
  • Obtain Firefighter I certification within one year
  • Obtain Firefighter II certification within two years
  • Complete Hazardous Materials Technician certification within three years
  • Complete Emergency Medical Technician certification within two years
  • Receive National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100-200 certification within two years
  • Individuals interested in employment with the Parsons Fire Department may obtain applications directly from Parsons Fire Station #1, 1819 Washington, Parsons, Kansas, or phone 620-421-7050 for more information. 

Firefighter in full gear entering a building.