Firefighter

Responsible for performing a variety of technical tasks in fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical services, prevention, investigation, administrative and other special assignments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform fire suppression and other rescue operations.

• Search for and/or rescue trapped or injured persons.

• Assist in implementing continuous fire prevention activities.

• Respond to medical services calls.

• Administer first aid and emergency medical services to sick or injured persons to level authorized by Paramedic certification.

• Perform various administrative duties.

• May participate on department committees and attend staff meetings.

• Participate in routine housekeeping and preventative maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of examination, and not 36 years of age or older at the time of examination.

• High School Graduate or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• Have completed 30 or more hours of college credit (with a C average or better).

• Currently certified as a licensed paramedic with the Texas Department of State Health Services.

• Currently certified or certifiable as a firefighter with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to pass a physical examination, a comprehensive drug screening and have no more than 20/100 uncorrected vision

• Ability to perform in a physical agility test designed to test essential job functions

• Ability to give an oral interview answering questions regarding potential performance as a firefighter

• Ability to pass an extensive background check including driving record and polygraph examination

• Ability to work a shift schedule (24 hours on duty, followed by 48 hours off duty) or 40 hour work week with an 8-5 schedule

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Class C Texas driver's license and obtain Class B after employment.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The incumbent works in a fire station environment.

• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.

• Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.