Firefighter Paramedic

Job Description

The Glenn Heights Fire Department is seeking motivated individuals for an exciting career serving the citizens of Glenn Heights as a Firefighter Paramedic. Applications are being accepted until the position is filled. Proof of certifications must accompany your completed application when submitted.

Typical Duties

Essential duties and functions may include the following. Must possess required knowledge skills, abilities and experience and to be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Other related duties may be assigned.

1. Participates in fire training, fire prevention, public education and station and equipment maintenance activities.
2. Responds to alarms involving fire, all types of accidents, gas leaks, flooded structures, hazardous substances; performs lifesaving and rescue work; places fire hoses, sets ladders, operates fire streams, ventilates and enters burning structures to extinguish fires and performs rescue services.
3. Performs salvage and overhaul operations during and after fires to remove hazards and prevent water damage; inspects and performs maintenance on hydrants; performs decontamination procedures in compliance with regulations.
4. Operates a paramedic vehicle safely; treats and transports patients in accordance with Glenn Heights Emergency Medical Services protocol and department policy.
5. Leads a paramedic unit in response to medical emergencies and provides and/or assists with first aid or definitive care and treatment in the field to persons in life threatening medical situations, under radio direction of a mobile intensive care unit physician or nurse.
6. Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports such as controlled drug inventory, equipment and station logs, and EMS reports; operates pneumatic and auxiliary equipment such as generators and pumps.
7. Washes, polishes, and performs preventive maintenance on fire apparatus and equipment; cleans and maintains fire station and grounds; updates station bulletin boards and maps as requested.
8. Presents programs and participates in the department's public relations programs as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehensive abilities in problem solving, conflict management and customer relations techniques
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to develop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, fellow employees, elected officials, supervisors, citizens, business and community groups
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive information and to comply with all record retention laws
• Proficient skills to communicate clearly and concisely in English, both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain proficiency and knowledge of current and upcoming or new regulations/legislation within areas of responsibility
• Proficient understanding of all City safety rules and operating procedures
• Proficient skills to extinguish fires, work as a member of a fire and paramedic team using modern techniques; EMS procedures; emergency incident management, specifically the Incident Command System (ICS); appropriate gear, tools and agents
• Proficient skills to provide medical care according to department policies and medical protocols and to perform frequent lifting and moving of patients
• Ability to have/maintain a clean criminal record excluding minor traffic violations
• Ability to maintain mental and physical fitness and demonstrate 20/40 uncorrected vision, correctable to 20/20
• Must maintain eligibility by successfully completing the annual physical agility test.
• Ability to discern traffic signs and house numbers from approximately 50 feet, often in dim light and distinguish between the colors of red, yellow and green.

Education & Experience

Qualification for Candidate:

• Must be 18 years of age by physical agility test date.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must hold a minimum Basic Structural Firefighter certification with Texas Commission on Fire Protection
• Must hold a minimum Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic with Texas Department of State Health Services or be currently enrolled in Paramedic school. Paramedic certification will be required at time of hire.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must obtain/retain a valid Department of State Health Services Paramedic license or national registry (NREMT) Paramedic license
• Must obtain/retain a valid State of Texas intermediate structural firefighter certificate from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection
• Must be a citizen of the United States of America

Supplemental Information

Schedule:

• 24 on / 48 off

Benefits:

• Retirement 2:1 match at 6% Texas Municipal Retirement System
• Vacation – 12 days per year
• Paid Holidays – 12 per year
• Personnel Days – 2 regular and 1 for 9/11 Memorial Holiday
• Health Insurance – 100 % for employee medical insurance
• Sick Leave

Other Incentives include:

• Certification pay
• TCFP Structural Firefighter Intermediate $600 annually
• TCFP Structural Firefighter Advanced $ 900 annually
• TCFP Structural Firefighter Master $ 1200 annually
• TCFP Basic Fire Inspector $300 annually
• TCFP Basic Arson Investigator $300 annually
• TCFP Driver Operator $300 annually
• Longevity pay $4.00 per month for each year of service with the City of Glenn Heights
• Assignment pay

Hiring Process: All applicants must submit an online application at . Applicants must successfully pass each step of the hiring process before proceeding in the recruitment process:

• Physical Agility Assessment
• Background Investigation
• Oral Board Interviews
• Chief Interviews
• Pre-employment medical, physical and drug testing