Fire Fighter

City of Waco•Waco, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Waco Seeks a Fire Fighter with the ability to function effectively as a member of the Waco Fire Department (WFD) firefighting team. This position performs skilled work in emergency response, fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, fire safety education, and fire prevention. If you are passionate about serving your community, working with the public, and making a difference when it matters most, a career with the Waco Fire Department may be for you.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Texas Education Agency equivalency certificate (GED) and Twelve semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university
REQUIRED Certifications for Fire Fighter from Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) & Emergency Medical Technician-Basic from Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Must be a United States Citizen.
Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
Class B license is required within one (1) year after becoming a certified fire fighter.
Must be able to read/write English.

Nice To Haves

Class B license is required within one (1) year after becoming a certified fire fighter.

Responsibilities

Responds to emergency alarms and calls for service and performs fire suppression, rescue and emergency medical duties as required to control emergency incidents and protect lives and property; relays orders, instructions and information on emergency actions and follows orders under stressful conditions.
Performs assigned duties within scope of authority and training and according to City of Waco and WFD policies and procedures; duties may vary according to job assignment and skill level.
Establishes safe medical treatment area for the assessment, treatment, stabilization, and transportation of patients according to WFD medical protocol and level of emergency medical certification.
Participates in classes, drills and training to maintain and upgrade current physical fitness, firefighting, rescue and emergency medical skills; maintains WFD records and work logs.
Inspects, cleans and maintains personal protective equipment and verifies that all emergency response equipment is in a proper state of readiness and available for immediate use.
Maintains WFD facilities, vehicles, equipment, apparatus, tools and medical inventory; inspects, tests, evaluates and repairs equipment after use; performs minor repairs on apparatus, equipment and facilities; notifies supervisors of maintenance problems beyond the scope of authority or skills.
Maintains fire station living quarters and grounds in clean and orderly condition.
Provides fire safety and prevention training in the public schools and to other community groups.
Continuously updates knowledge of City geography, traffic patterns, streets, landmarks, building locations and special hazards of designated facilities.
Works mandatory overtime as need.
May be assigned to other divisions for temporary assistance.
Maintains certification as required by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and the Texas Department on Fire Protection and the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Operates department vehicles and apparatus to respond to emergencies, transport personnel, and deliver equipment to incident scenes.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
Lives the City of Waco Values.