Firefighter/EMT

City of Stafford • Stafford, TX

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About The Position

The Firefighter/EMT performs firefighting, rescue, emergency medical services (EMS), hazardous-materials, public-relations, and maintenance duties in accordance with department policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols, and as directed by department officers. The role operates fire apparatus and equipment during emergency operations and training, maintains department vehicles, equipment, and facilities, and provides patient care in accordance with state requirements and department protocols. The position works in a combination department with volunteer, part-time, and full-time fire-suppression personnel and separate agency EMS personnel. Supervision is received from department officers.

The work involves physically demanding fire and rescue operations, patient care and extrication, equipment and apparatus operation, routine inspection and restocking, and participation in department training. Duties are performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather, temperatures, terrain, and noise conditions. Employees may be subject to mandatory recall or holdover during natural disasters, extreme conditions, or as directed by department leadership or city government. Certain certifications and a Texas Class B Exempt driver's license must be obtained by the end of the six-month probationary period.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current TCFP Structural Fire Fighter – Basic certification.
• Current TDSHS EMT – Basic certification.
• Valid Texas Class C driver's license.
• Complete NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 within the probationary period.
• Satisfactorily pass annual EMS protocol testing administered by the medical director.
• Strong knowledge of the Incident Management System, fire-ground strategy and tactics, current rescue practices, and EMS patient-care standards.
• Ability to work in a combination department with volunteer, part-time, and full-time fire-suppression personnel and separate agency EMS personnel.
• Working computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office software.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• By the end of the six-month probationary period, obtain TCFP Driver/Operator-Pumper certification, TCFP Hazardous Materials Technician certification, and a Texas Class B Exempt driver's license.
• Ability to carry 100 pounds for at least 200 feet while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection.
• Ability to connect, carry, and operate fire hose; deploy and operate ground ladders; and work at heights, including on aerial ladders, in varied terrain and weather while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection.
• Ability to operate hand tools and power tools or equipment, including axes, Halligan tools, pike poles, saws, and extrication equipment, in varied positions, terrain, and conditions while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection.
• Ability to perform rescue and extrication operations in varied terrain and environmental conditions while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and temperatures and in areas with potentially high ambient noise.

Nice To Haves

• TDL Class B driver's license.
• TCFP Driver/Operator-Pumper certification.
• TCFP Hazardous Materials Technician certification.
• TEEX Structural Collapse Technician certification.
• TDSHS EMT-Intermediate certification.
• TDSHS EMT-Paramedic certification.
• Two or more years of combination-department experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform firefighting, rescue, EMS, hazardous-materials, public-relations, and maintenance duties as directed and in accordance with department policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.
• Operate fire apparatus and equipment during emergency operations and training evolutions.
• Provide patient assessment, treatment, extrication, and associated reporting in accordance with state requirements and department medical-director protocols.
• Conduct rescue operations involving people trapped in structures, vehicles, machinery, and other objects, using extrication and other power equipment.
• Drive and operate department vehicles, including performing pump, aerial, and water-supply operations during emergencies and training.
• Follow department safety rules and use appropriate protective equipment, respiratory protection, apparel, and devices.
• Inspect and service SCBA, accountability-system components, and small tools and equipment daily.
• Restock fire and EMS supplies as needed to maintain adequate service levels.
• Maintain station facilities and perform minor maintenance duties as required.
• Maintain apparatus and perform minor maintenance duties as required.
• Participate in department training as required.
• Obtain advanced certifications as directed by the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Respond to mandatory recall or holdover during natural disasters or extreme conditions, or when directed by department leadership or city government.

Benefits

• Monthly certification and education pay: TDSHS EMT-Intermediate, $150; TDSHS EMT-Paramedic, $334; TCFP Hazardous Materials Technician, $25; TCFP Instructor I, $25; TCFP Structural Fire Fighter – Intermediate, $25; TCFP Structural Fire Fighter – Advanced, $50; TEEX Structural Collapse Technician, $25; associate degree, $60; bachelor's degree, $85; master's degree, $90.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED