Firefighter/Paramedic

City of Benbrook TX•Benbrook, TX

2d•$76,766 - $93,309•Onsite

About The Position

Responds to fire alarms, emergency medical service calls and other emergency calls; performs fire suppression functions including rescue, deploying and operating hose, ventilating roofs, performing salvage work after fires, Hazardous Materials response incidents and other related tasks associated with fire suppression; administers first aid and emergency medical services to injured persons. Inspects, cleans and maintains apparatus, equipment, quarters, and grounds; conducts inspections of businesses and hydrants to ensure compliance with City ordinances pertaining to fire prevention codes; participates in and occasionally conducts fire training classes and drills and studies technical materials on equipment operation, fire suppression, hazardous materials and fire prevention to improve or maintain an effective level of performance; performs related duties such as physical training each shift; studies maps to learn the district assigned as necessary. May be required to relieve the driver, Lieutenant, or Captain to include driving fire apparatus and operating pump. Functions as ambulance attendant or driver; conduct station tours for schoolchildren; perform other duties as directed. Operates various kinds of apparatus such as Engines, Ladders, Tankers, Ambulances and Support Vehicles. Inspects apparatus, equipment and tools to ensure proper operation. Creates reports on missing, damaged or out of service equipment. Maintains fire station and grounds. Responsible for the correct notation in journals, preparing and submitting records and reports in a complete and timely manner. Attends and participates in training sessions and other classes in the fire department. Assists in maintaining all Fire and EMS apparatus and equipment in a state of constant readiness. Performs fire code enforcement inspections, pre-fire planning, and fire prevention programs as assigned. Maintains current certification in both Fire and EMS disciplines as required. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Ability to sit, stand and transport self from building to building
Ability to attend functions and meetings in buildings and at other sites
Must be able to fight fires and perform strenuous physical tasks
Works in and out-of-door environment; subject to extreme temperature, inclement weather, and intermittent exposure to dust, fumes and loud noise for extended periods of time
Maintains physical activity over prolonged periods of time including standing attacking a fire, walking, kneeling and stooping in awkward positions, and moving/lifting heavy objects of up to 100 plus pounds
May be exposed to electrical hazards, communicable diseases and chemicals while engaged in fire fighting or other rescue and medical activities
Skill in communicating and understanding written and oral instruction
Ability to reason abstractly using mechanical concepts
Abilities to take effective action in emergency situations
Exhibit emotional stability and knowledge to perform hazardous firefighting duties under stress
Get along with the public
Maintain physical endurance and agility
Knowledge of location of streets, fire hydrants, and mayor buildings in an assigned area
Knowledge of the operating and mechanical principles involved in the operation of fire or rescue apparatus, and allied equipment
Knowledge of modern firefighting and fire prevention principles and practices
High School diploma or equivalent
Texas Class “B" Driver's License
Active Paramedic certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services
Active Basic Firefighter Certification as issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection

Responsibilities

Responds to fire alarms, emergency medical service calls and other emergency calls
Performs fire suppression functions including rescue, deploying and operating hose, ventilating roofs, performing salvage work after fires, Hazardous Materials response incidents and other related tasks associated with fire suppression
Administers first aid and emergency medical services to injured persons
Inspects, cleans and maintains apparatus, equipment, quarters, and grounds
Conducts inspections of businesses and hydrants to ensure compliance with City ordinances pertaining to fire prevention codes
Participates in and occasionally conducts fire training classes and drills
Studies technical materials on equipment operation, fire suppression, hazardous materials and fire prevention to improve or maintain an effective level of performance
Performs physical training each shift
Studies maps to learn the district assigned as necessary
May be required to relieve the driver, Lieutenant, or Captain to include driving fire apparatus and operating pump
Functions as ambulance attendant or driver
Conduct station tours for schoolchildren
Performs other duties as directed
Operates various kinds of apparatus such as Engines, Ladders, Tankers, Ambulances and Support Vehicles
Inspects apparatus, equipment and tools to ensure proper operation
Creates reports on missing, damaged or out of service equipment
Maintains fire station and grounds
Responsible for the correct notation in journals, preparing and submitting records and reports in a complete and timely manner
Attends and participates in training sessions and other classes in the fire department
Assists in maintaining all Fire and EMS apparatus and equipment in a state of constant readiness
Performs fire code enforcement inspections, pre-fire planning, and fire prevention programs as assigned
Maintains current certification in both Fire and EMS disciplines as required