Job Opportunties and Careers

A firefighting career is exciting and rewarding. Firefighter duties include, but are not limited to: response to fire alarms, medical emergencies, hazardous material incidents, urban rescue and other calls to protect life and property; to participate in fire prevention activities and training; and to maintain fire station and firefighting equipment.

Learn more about what is required to become an Olathe firefighter.

Learn more about a firefighting career (trifold brochure).

Learn more about what is offered in Johnson County to prepare you for a firefighting career like pre-employment testing courses, candidate physical ability testing and fire service entrance exam testing schedule and more.

All information is provided as a guide only. Contact the City of Olathe Human and Organizational Development Department at (913) 971-8735 for details. View the City of Olathe's current employment opportunities.