Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic

Essential Functions 

• Suppresses fires to preserve lives and property.
• Provides pre-hospital care at the basic and/or advanced life support level.
• Maintains advanced life support, equipment, supplies and drugs as required.
• Drives and operates the fire engine as assigned when the Captain or Driver is absent upon completion of step-up process.
• Performs maintenance and minor repair work on vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains all equipment in a functional condition.
• Maintains the station which includes housekeeping and repairs.
• Conducts tours, talks, demonstrations and classes to educate the public on fire safety.
• Participates in continuing training classes.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications 

Experience

•  Six months to one year of experience preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of fire prevention, suppression, and rescue techniques.
• Knowledge of department rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of building types, construction and street locations within the City.
• Knowledge of pre-hospital advanced life support techniques.

Ability to:

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm and decisive under extreme stress.
• Ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green in order to identify traffic lights and sign colors.
• Ability to successfully pass a written exam and validated physical agility test.
• Ability to pass background investigation.

Skills

• Skill in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office, Open Office or similar word processing programs, e-mail and the internet.
• Skill in use of firefighting equipment and techniques.

Special Requirements 

• Certified Firefighter/EMT by hire date.
• Be at least 18 years of age by the date of the test.
• Be a high school graduate or have obtained a G.E.D.
• Have no felony convictions, or a history of misdemeanor convictions of such that would indicate a habitual law violator.
• Be subjected to a search of records to disclose a criminal record.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record as defined by City policy.
• An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver’s License or proper class, will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.
• Have visual acuity needed to discern traffic signs and house numbers from approximately 50 feet, often in dim light.
• Be able to distinguish between the colors red, yellow, and green.
• Be able to successfully pass a validated physical ability test.
• Be able to pass post-offer physical, psychological, drug test, and polygraph.
• All candidates must pass a comprehensive background investigation.