Firefighter/ Paramedic $6,000 Paramedic Incentive

Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician

Under general supervision, suppress fires using firefighting equipment; perform emergency medical treatment at an emergency medical technician - basic level; perform rescues using ropes and associated hardware and power tools; respond to and address hazardous materials releases as appropriate; assist in fire prevention, public relations and educational activities; operate and maintain firefighting equipment; operate and maintain emergency and non-emergency vehicles; perform station maintenance tasks and perform related work as required.

Comply with City rules and regulations, and department rules, regulations, SOG's, SOP's and code of ethics. Generally, the employee receives oral instructions, but written instructions are given occasionally. Methods of accomplishing assignments are outlined in departmental policies and procedures. Deadlines and priorities are usually determined by the supervisor. The employee's work progress will be monitored intermittently and formally evaluated each year. Supervision may be close in the event of an unusual or complex situation.

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Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls; drive fire apparatus to incident scenes; provide appropriate services as required including rescue, emergency medical service and fire suppression; prepare reports regarding emergency incidents as assigned.
• Drive, operate, inspect, repair and perform other technical tasks related to the apparatus and equipment in the Fire Department.
• Perform rescue for trapped or injured persons; provide necessary emergency medical services; operate numerous types of rescue, emergency medical and fire suppression equipment as necessary.
• Respond to fire alarms; drive assigned apparatus; assist in firefighting operation including laying and connecting hoses, maintaining pumping apparatus, holding nozzles and directing water streams or other chemicals and raising and climbing ladders; assist with medical and rescue needs at fire scenes; determine hydrant/hose operations at incident scene.
• Maintain appropriate certifications through constant training; participate in and direct instruction for department personnel.
• Clean, re-equip, and re-stock vehicles after each call. Clean areas of responsibility. Perform inventories and vehicle checks on a daily basis.
• Participate in cleaning and maintaining station facilities, equipment and apparatus; ensure that appropriate conditions are maintained at assigned station; ensure that all equipment and apparatus is in a constant state of readiness for emergency calls.
• Study street and apartment locations in assigned district; perform inspections of sprinkler systems and other fire prevention devices; participate in a variety of fire prevention operations, activities and programs including training, fire investigations, code enforcement; participate in activities and operations in response to natural disasters, major accidents, incidents involving hazardous materials, and other emergency situations.
• Documentation of information about fire incidents and medical patient reports as required by department policy and state law.
• All other duties as assigned.

Desired Characteristics

Appearance - overall dress, cleanliness and demeanor shall be acceptable as per department policies.

Greeting - the ability to make a good first impression - to easily put patients at ease.

Responsiveness - the traits of awareness, perception, empathy, sensitivity, consideration, consciousness and other characteristics which reflect an ability to successfully interact with citizens, patients, and co-workers.

Education - skills and training acquired through schools, seminars, military or other formal programs - including the ability to read, write, reason, question, and explain. The minimum level of education required for a reasonable chance of success in the position is a high school diploma.

Intellectual development - intellectual diversification and range of interest.

Diversity of interests - range of professional, technical and personal interests, including hobbies and other pursuits which reflect variety, versatility, creativity, and adaptability.

Relevant prior work experience similar to the duties of firefighter/EMT.

Level of achievement - the amount of accomplishments which indicate mastery of job skills and indicate probable success in similar positions.

Maturity and judgment - common sense, good sense, logic, wisdom, and expertise necessary to carry out the job functions.

Energy level - enthusiasm, self-initiative, drive, determination, esprit de corps, vigor, vitality and intensity which reflects a capacity for future achievement.

Confidence - self-assurance, self-esteem, poise, presence and convictions which instill trust and morale in co-workers and management which reflects present and future accomplishments.

Personal chemistry - the ability to get along well with co-workers and management - the traits of likeability, cordiality, graciousness, pleasantness, approachability and character - having a sense of humor - having a pleasant temperament and disposition.

Leadership - the ability to motivate, direct and influence persons through various skills, charisma and personality - the ability to establish reasonable goals and direct a team toward their accomplishment - the qualities of ambition, drive and initiative directed toward work.

Teamwork - the ability to work together with other employees as part of a group - the presence of a spirit of cooperation, empathy toward others, harmony with others, rapport with others, unity, concert, and concord.

Be customer service driven.

Communication skills - the ability to accurately communicate ideas, instructions, questions, problems, solutions, or feelings - orally, visually, in writing or through other mechanism - the ability to make presentations - the ability to persuade or sell - the ability to teach - the capability to alert co-workers to problems or dangers.

Listening skills - ability to accurately receive and understand ideas, instructions, questions, problems, solutions or feelings - orally, visually, in writing or through some other mechanism - the ability to sense responsiveness and cooperativeness - the ability to learn - the ability to perceive problems or dangers. Analytical skills - the ability to solve problems of various complexity - deductive and inductive reasoning capability - the ability to probe in a logical manner.

Reliability - the characteristics of responsibility, dependability and stability - accuracy, uniformity and consistency of work output - willingness to work and accountable for the consequences (both favorable and unfavorable) of actions. Report to work on time.

Integrity - the characteristics of honesty, trustworthiness, and faithfulness - having a good set of personal principles and virtues.

Dedication - is committed and determined toward on-the-job performance - is purposeful and resolute toward satisfactorily completing an assigned task - is concerned and interested with company operations.

Safety attitudes - understanding of the nature and causes of accidents, appreciative of the effects and seriousness of accidents, alert and attentive for possible hazards.

Results orientation - understand the profit motive behind success, is committed to achievement and success, has long term outlooks and goal orientation, and is willing to make personal sacrifices to attain them.

Efficiency - is effective, competent, capable, practical, sensible, successful and proficient in carrying out duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician –Basic or Intermediate from the Texas Department of State Health Services

Certification as a Basic Firefighter or higher by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection

TX Class B Driver License or higher

ITLS or PHTLS Certification (or department equivalent)

Meet all Harker Heights Fire Department Medical Director requirements

All above listed certification and licenses are required to be maintained.

Essential functions and physical job requirements include alerting, alarming, balancing, bending, climbing, crawling, crouching, dragging, driving, feeling, finger agility and dexterity, foot agility and dexterity, grasping, hearing, kicking, kneeling, lifting, moving, pulling, pushing, reaching, running, seeing, sitting, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, and walking.

The job requires considerable, sustained use of eyesight for functions, such as visual inspection, reading, measuring, assembling, transcription, data analysis, operating machines or vehicles and utilizing computer terminals.

The job requires the ability to clearly see at night or in dim light.

The job requires the ability to clearly see in daylight or bright light.

The job requires the ability to clearly see under glare or poor contrast.

The job requires the ability to clearly see in frequently wet or misty conditions (not conducive to eyeglasses) - in frequently dusty or dirty conditions (not conducive to contact lenses).

The job involves exposure to cold working conditions - temperatures (including wind chill effects) below freezing for periods longer than 15 minutes.

The job involves exposure to hot working conditions - temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit for periods of more than 15 minutes.

The job requires frequent alternation between hot and cold conditions.

The job involves exposure to noise - workers must frequently shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.

The job involves frequent or continuous exposure to vibration.

The job involves exposure to pollutants or allergens, which can adversely effect the skin and/or the respiratory system such as