Iola Fire Department — Iola, KS
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Iola Fire Department in Iola, Kansas is hiring for Firefighter/EMS Positions. The posted pay is $47,683–$56,151 a year. Applications close November 13, 2026 — 25 days from now. Stated requirements: Paramedic certification (at application); Firefighter I/II (within 24 months of hire); Hazmat certification (within 24 months of hire); CDL / Class B license (within 6 months of hire); High school / GED (required). A felony conviction is disqualifying.
Among 19 current Kansas postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 53% of them; the median among them is $52,000/yr.
Iola Fire Department is a career department with 4 stations, about 28 personnel.
One of Kansas's first career fire departments, Iola Fire/EMS is the only agency in its region combining fire, rescue, hazmat, and ambulance service, and the second-largest by manpower in Southeast Kansas.
Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.
| Paramedic certification | At application |
| Firefighter I/II | Within 24 months of hire |
| Hazmat certification | Within 24 months of hire |
| CDL / Class B license | Within 6 months of hire |
| High school / GED | Required |
| Prior felony convictions | Disqualifying |
The City of Iola is accepting applications for Firefighters with an EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic certification. These positions are responsible for fire prevention, fire suppression, and emergency rescue in conjunction with emergency medical care and life support. Base annual salary for an EMT starts at $47,683, AEMT starts at $52,501, and Paramedic starts at $56,151.
A City of Iola Application is required. Applications are available online at www.cityofiola.com or at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall at 2 W Jackson Ave. Please submit applications to the City Clerk’s Office or via email to hrdirector@cityofiola.com. The deadline for applications is noon on Friday November 13th, 2026. ADA. EOE.