Certified Firefighter/Paramedic

Firefighter

The purpose of this position is to provide fire suppression, rescue, and emergency services. This is accomplished by responding to calls for service; providing emergency medical care; responding to hazardous materials scenes; completing firefighting and rescue activities; assisting with fire investigations; providing public education; and conducting pre-fire planning and safety surveys. Other duties include maintaining equipment and fire stations; conducting tours; inspecting fire hydrants; and inspecting equipment.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Completes fire suppression activities by driving assigned apparatus to and from emergencies; laying and connecting hoses; maintaining pumping apparatus; ventilating structures; searching for hidden fires; operating hose lines; climbing ladders; searching for victims; and eliminating the possibility of rekindling.
• Provides emergency medical services by answering calls and responding to requests for service; extricating victims from accident scenes; lifting and transporting patients; checking vital signs; and providing life support and emergency medical treatment.
• Educates the public by providing instruction on fire prevention; overseeing fire drills; conducting fire station tours; facilitating first aid classes; conducting fire safety surveys; developing pre-fire plans; and answering general questions.
• Maintains the fire station by cleaning the facility; maintaining the grounds; completing preventive maintenance and repairs on the facility and apparatus; cleaning, inspecting and replacing hoses, inspecting equipment and apparatus; and maintaining protective equipment.
• Assists with fire investigations by reviewing information and preserving evidence.

Qualifications include:

• High School graduation or equivalent

Supplemental information includes:

• Skill in the operation and use of standard office software which includes databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft products
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials
• Ability to obtain Paramedic Certification within 18 months of employment and retain while employed
• Ability to obtain Basic Firefighter Certification / EMT within 18 months of employment and retain while employed
• Ability to successfully complete the written exam, rigorous physical agility, psychological and polygraph testing, and additional background screening and investigation
• Ability to alphabetize and numerically sequence materials

Employee benefit information includes:

• Health Insurance- BCBS
• Dental Insurance- BCBS
• Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight
• Flexible Spending - Payflex
• Life Insurance- Dearborn National
• Voluntary Term Life Option- Dearborn National
• Employee Assistance Program- Deer Oaks
• Education Pay
• Social Security
• Texas Municipal Retirement System
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Worker's Compensation
• Deferred Compensation Plans- Mass Mutual/Empower