Scope of Work

Employees hired in this classification are required to hold a current, valid certification of Structural Firefighter-Basic from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and certification of EMT-Basic from the Texas Department of State Health Services, as well as perform all assigned duties.

Essential Job Duties

•  Attends and successfully completes all training, within the time frame allowed, related to firefighting certification including, but not limited to, connecting and carrying firehoses, carrying and setting up ladders, directing water and chemicals on burning structures, vegetation, vehicles and other objects, structural ventilation and salvage operations.

•   Attends and successfully completes all training, within the time frame allowed, related to emergency medical services certification including, but not limited to, patient assessment, oxygen administration, spinal immobilization, bleeding control, and splinting.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Ability to sit, stand and transport self from building to building. Ability to attend functions and meetings in buildings and at other sites. Must be able to perform strenuous physical tasks. The employee may be exposed to extreme temperatures, electrical hazards, communicable diseases, and hazardous fumes and chemicals while engaged in firefighting training activities.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

Ability to read and review such items as textbooks, professional journals, and publications. Must be able to compute formulas for determining water pressure and drug dosages. Ability to write such items as reports and memos. Ability to learn new concepts and learn independently of direct instruction.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Certification

•  Possess a high school diploma or GED

•  Be between the ages of 18 and 35, having not met the 36th birthday at the time of appointment.

•  A valid Texas issued driver's license must be obtained prior to appointment. (Must obtain a Texas Class B Driver’s License within 6 Months of Appointment)

•  Must possess current, valid certifications in both Basic Structural Fire from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and EMT-Basic from the Texas Department of State Health Services (National Registry is accepted). Complete all entrance testing processes including, but not limited to, written examination, physical agility test, oral interview, medical physical, and background checks.

The pay range is based on years of experience with other paid position fire departments.

Preferred

TDSHS Paramedic Certification (NR is accepted)