Firefighter/EMT

City of Stafford • Stafford, TX

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About The Position

The Firefighter/EMT performs firefighting, rescue, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, public relations, and maintenance duties under department policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols, and as directed by department officers. The position operates fire apparatus and equipment during emergency operations and training. The employee works in a combination department with volunteer, part-time, and full-time fire suppression personnel and separate agency EMS personnel, and receives supervision from department officers.

The role requires strenuous physical work in protective and respiratory equipment, at heights, and across varied surfaces, weather, temperatures, and noise conditions. Duties include emergency response and patient care, operating and maintaining apparatus and equipment, station upkeep, training, and obtaining advanced certifications as directed. Employees may be subject to mandatory recall or holdover during natural disasters, extreme conditions, or as directed by department leadership or city government.

Applicants who meet the requirements will be contacted for testing on November 9, 2026. Testing consists of physical agility and a panel interview on the same day. Conditional offers are made to selected applicants within 24 hours.

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.
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800; must be completed within the probationary period.
• Satisfactorily pass annual EMS protocol testing administered by the medical director.
• Strong knowledge of the Incident Management System, fireground 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.
• Ability to carry 100 pounds for a minimum of 200 feet while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection.
• Ability to perform the listed physically demanding firefighting, rescue, equipment operation, and patient-care duties in varied environments and conditions.
• Within six months of probation, obtain TCFP Driver/Operator-Pumper certification, TCFP Hazardous Materials Technician certification, and a Texas Class B Exempt driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Texas 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 according to department policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols, and officers’ direction.
• Operate fire apparatus and equipment during emergency operations and training evolutions.
• Comply with department policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Carry heavy loads and operate fire hose, ground ladders, hand tools, power tools, and rescue/extrication equipment in varied conditions and positions.
• Conduct rescue operations involving people trapped in structures, vehicles, machinery, and other objects.
• Provide patient assessment, treatment, extrication, and reporting in accordance with state requirements and department medical protocols.
• Follow department safety rules and use required protective and respiratory equipment.
• Drive and operate department vehicles, including pump, aerial, and water-supply operations, in accordance with state law and department policy.
• Inspect and service SCBA, accountability system components, and small tools and equipment daily.
• Restock fire and EMS supplies as needed.
• Perform duties indoors and outdoors in varied weather, temperatures, and potentially high ambient noise.
• Maintain station facilities and perform minor maintenance.
• Maintain apparatus and perform minor maintenance.
• Participate in required department training and obtain advanced certifications as directed.
• Remain subject to mandatory recall or holdover during natural disasters, extreme conditions, or as directed by department or city leadership.

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