Work for the Leavenworth Fire Department: Heat Up Your Career

Firefighters wave American flags along the highway

The mission of the Leavenworth Fire Department is to preserve the safety and well-being of our citizens and visitors to Leavenworth. It is the Firefighters' responsibility to be prepared both mentally and physically to meet the challenges of this mission. Firefighting is the protection of life and property by combating, extinguishing and preventing fire. Firefighters work a regular 24-hour shift, which include weekends and holidays.

Health, Life and Dental benefits
  •  Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
  •  Paid Holidays
  •  Pension Plan
  •  Promotional Opportunities
Who are we? Make up of the Leavenworth Fire Department includes:
  • 54 Full-Time Employees
  • 3 Fire Stations
  • 3 Engine Companies
  • 1 Truck Company
  • Haz-Mat Team
  • Water Rescue Team
Qualifications
  • Be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment
  • Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent
  • Posses a valid driver’s license at time of appointment
  • Firefighter I & II Certification at time of application
  • Valid KS Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Cert
  • Current Fire Service Entrance Exam (FSEE) within the last 24 months with a score of 70% or greater
  • Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certification taken within the last 12 months
  • Ability to pass physical examination including drug screen and oral interview

Firefighters are trained for technical rescues, suppressing fires, public education and daily hands on training. Firefighters attend and participate in formal and phased intensive training and instruction sessions in firefighting methods, first aid, and other fire department activities. They participate in the department’s physical fitness program.

If you are interested in becoming a firefighter, please call:
Leavenworth Fire Department
913-682-3346

Leavenworth City Hall
Human Resources Department
913-680-2606

Leavenworth Workforce Partnership
515 Limit, Ste. 200,
Leavenworth, KS 66048
Call: 913-651-1800

 

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Firefighters with a water hose in front of a burning house
Firefighters in chemical hazardous material safety suits
Firefighters climbing ladder and building
Fire staff standing around boat and fire pickup vehicle near boat ram
Fire trucks of Fort Leavenworth and Leavenworth Fire Departments hang giant American flag for American military funeral
Fire Chief Gary Birch, right, pins promotional indicia upon newly promoted fire staff
Firefighter talks to children
Firefighter practices using an axe in parking lot with fire station in the background