Firefighter I - EMT/Paramedic

City of Copperas Cove•Copperas Cove, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Protects life and property by performing firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must possess a valid Texas Driver's Class B Driver's License without record of suspension or revocation in any State within six (6) months of employment.
Must be Certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as a Basic Structural Firefighter.
Must be Certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services as either an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, Intermediate or Paramedic.
Unless already Paramedic Certified or Licensed, must be enrolled in a Paramedic program within one year, obtain Paramedic Certification (within 180 days of issuance of certificate of course completion) and maintain certification or licensure for remainder of employment.
Certification of attendance to Courage to Be Safe and Traffic Incident Management Program training required within 6 months of employment.
Must not have any felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories.
Must be able to proficiently read and write the English language.
Must successfully pass entry-level fire examination.
Must pass a medical exam which includes a vision exam and hearing exam.
Must pass the Department's physical agility test and drug test.
Certification in NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, & 800 required within 6 months of employment and comply with future NIMS requirements.
Must meet City of Copperas Cove's response time requirements.
May be required to pass a polygraph examination and psychological test.
Knowledge of City geography
Knowledge of local and state government operations, policies, rules and laws
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite software application including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.
Must be able to construct and modify documents including formulas in spreadsheets
Skills to develop employees to ensure the necessary skills and abilities exist for growth
Ability to cooperate as part of a team and to receive direction from crew leaders during stressful as well as routine situations and maintain a calm, mature composure, emotional self-control and rational cognitive/decision-making
Ability to work in dangerous situations or hazardous environments that are personally offensive (cases of child abuse, child molestation, sexual assault, extreme trauma, or death, etc.) or which involve considerable stress, danger, personal risk, violence and hostility
Ability to assess emergency situations calmly and to act safely, quickly, and appropriately in a variety of rescue/emergency encounters.
Ability to make standard calculations necessary for safety, training, and various rescue situations
Ability to meet departmental physical standards
Ability to quickly make decisions in emergency situations based upon limited facts available, often within the first few minutes of an incident
Ability to work long hours in both emergency and routine assignments as part of an assigned crew of diverse employees
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, other governmental agency representatives, city officials and the general public in a variety of situations

Nice To Haves

Texas Commission on Fire Protection Driver Operator-Pumper Certification.
Texas Department of State Health Services Paramedic Certification or License.

Responsibilities

Perform firefighting activities including; driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks.
Perform emergency aid activities including; rescue, administering emergency medical aid and providing other assistance as required.
Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, rescue emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
Operates radio and other communication equipment.
Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.
Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities.
Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment.
Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment.
Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.
Participates in training to develop and maintain certifications, skills, and knowledge as it relates to fire prevention, suppression, rescue and EMS care and skills.
Various duties as assigned in order to complete training necessary for advancement to Fire Fighter II.
Employees may not perform the duties of a higher classification without the assignment being designated in writing and approved by the Deputy Chief of Operations, the Fire Chief or City Manager.
Performs other essential duties as required to achieve successful operations of the department.
Ability to effectively communicate and work with citizens who may have complaints on services provided.
Must be able to have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, city employees, and representatives of government agencies, media, and the general public.
Must be able to follow directions.
Regular and timely attendance is an essential job function.