Full Time - Lieutenant/EMT

Full Time - Lieutenant/EMT

Stafford, TX, USA

90,089-99,441 per year $90,089 (Step 1) to $99,441 (Step 5 with documented experience), including FLSA overtime + eligible cert pay with benefits

Full Time

Excellent Benefits Package - 2:1 Match Retirement TMRS, 100% Employer paid Medical for Employees 88% Dependents, Dental Plans, Vision, Life, EAP

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise personnel in performance of firefighting, rescue, EMS, hazardous materials, public relation, administrative and maintenance duties as outlined in department policy, procedures, guidelines, directives and protocols
• Comply with department policies, guidelines, directives and protocols
• Responsible for assigned apparatus, equipment and facilities
• Responsible for assigned administrative duties
• Conduct regular company level training
• Perform target hazard assessments
• Function in shift supervisor capacity as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervision Received:

• Will receive supervision from department Battalion Chiefs and above

Knowledge / Skills:

• Must possess strong knowledge of the Incident Management System, fire ground strategy and tactics, current rescue practices and EMS patient care standards
• Must have working computer knowledge including Microsoft Office software
• Must possess strong verbal communication skills

Minimum Qualifications (Duration of employment):

• High school diploma or GED
• Current TCFP Structural Fire Fighter Intermediate certification
• Current TCFP Fire Officer I certification
• Current TCFP Instructor I certification
• Current TCFP Driver/Operator Pumper certification
• Current TCFP Hazardous Materials Technician certification
• Current TDSHS/National Registry EMT-Basic certification/licensure
• TEEX Structural Collapse Technician I/II course completion
• Valid Texas Class "B" Exempt driver's license
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
• 4-years Fire Fighter experience
• Satisfactorily pass annual EMS protocol testing administered by medical director
• 20-college hours from accredited college or university

Preferred Qualifications:

• TCFP Incident Safety Officer Within 1-year of employment
• TCFP Haz Mat Incident Commander certification Within 1-year of employment
• Current TCFP Driver/Operator Aerial certification- Within 1-year of employment
• TEEX Structural Collapse Technician course completion- When pre-requisites are met

Physical & Job Requirements:

• Carry 100lbs for a minimum of 200' while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection
• Connect, carry, and operate fire hose on burning materials/objects at grade level, below grade level, and from elevated positions while on even/dry & uneven/slippery surfaces while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection in varying climate/temperature/environment/visibility
• Carry, deploy, climb, and operate from ground ladders at grade level, below grade level, and from elevated positions while on even/dry & uneven/slippery surfaces while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection in varying climate/temperature/environment/visibility
• Operate at heights during fire and rescue operations, including climbing aerial ladders, while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection in varying climate/temperature/environment/visibility
• Operate hand tools (axe, Halligan, pike pole) and power tools/equipment (saws, extrication equipment) at grade level, below grade, and from elevated positions while on even/dry & uneven/slippery surfaces while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection in varying climate/temperature/environment/visibility
• Perform rescue operations of persons trapped in burning structures, vehicles, machinery, and other objects using extrication equipment and other power tools while on even/dry & uneven/slippery surfaces while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection in varying climate/temperature/environment/visibility
• Perform patient care to sick and injured in accordance with state requirements and department protocols as established by department medical director. This is inclusive of patient assessment, treatment, extrication and reporting practices
• Observe and follow established safety rules of department inclusive of department protective equipment, respiratory protection and other apparel/devices as appropriate
• Drive and operate department vehicles in accordance with applicable state laws and department policies inclusive of pump operations, aerial operations, water supply operations and other emergency activities
• Inspect and service self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), accountability system components and small tools/equipment on daily basis
• Restock fire and EMS supplies as necessary to ensure adequate levels
• Perform all job duties in both indoor and outdoor settings with varying weather conditions (dry/rain/snow) and temperature (cold/hot)
• Perform all job duties in areas with potentially high levels of ambient noise from apparatus, equipment and machinery
• Maintain station facilities and perform minor maintenance duties as required
• Maintain apparatus and perform minor maintenance duties as required
• Participate in, and conduct, department training as required
• Ensure completion of requisite fire and EMS reports in records management system and other utilized data bases
• Subject to mandatory recall during times of natural disaster, extreme conditions and as directed by department and/or city government
• Only full-time employment with the City of Stafford permitted. Additional Full-Time employment of any type is not permitted during length of employment.

Eligible Certification Pay (Monthly):

• TDSHS/National Registry EMT-Intermediate* $150.00
• TDSHS/National Registry EMT-Paramedic* $334.00
• TCFP Hazardous Materials Technician $25.00
• TCFP Instructor I $25.00
• TCFP Structural Fire Fighter Intermediate certification* $25.00
• TCFP Structural Fire Fighter Advanced certification* $50.00
• TEEX Structural Collapse Technician $25.00

*Only highest EMS and Fire Fighter certification levels are eligible

Hiring Process:

• Applications, with attached copies of all required certifications, college transcripts and driver's license, due by 4:00pm on May 1, 2026 . Failure to provide all required copies will be cause for disqualification from testing.
• Applicants meeting requirements will be scheduled for 2-day testing process:
• May 6, 2025: Physical agility testing (pass/fail)
• May 7, 2025: Supervisor scenario assessment (graded)
• Interview panel (graded)
• Graphic biography (10-minutes; graded)

The City of Stafford is an Equal Opportunity Employer