Firefighter-Paramedic

City of Mansfield JobBoard•Mansfield, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Firefighter/Paramedic responds to fire, rescue, hazardous materials, and emergency medical incidents and performs fire suppression, rescue, and advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical services. The position also participates in fire prevention, training, equipment maintenance, and other department operations. As an entry-level position in the department’s career ladder, the Firefighter/Paramedic is expected to develop and maintain the knowledge, skills, certifications, and physical readiness needed to safely perform assigned firefighting and EMS duties. The Mansfield Fire Department operates its own ambulances, and Operations Division personnel are certified as both paramedics and firefighters. The department emphasizes training and continuing education throughout employees’ careers. This recruitment includes nine new full-time firefighter positions supported in part by a Fiscal Year 2025 FEMA SAFER grant. The position pays $81,000 based on 2,912 hours, with lateral pay consideration for qualified candidates and up to $4,800 annually for certification pay. Work takes place in fire stations, in the field, and in emergency response environments. The schedule is 48 hours on and 96 hours off. Employees must respond to emergencies during their assigned shifts and may need to remain on duty beyond scheduled hours because of extended incidents or staffing needs. Work may interrupt sleep, meals, and other activities, and employees are expected to perform essential functions despite potential fatigue. The position involves significant physical demands and exposure to hazardous conditions, including extreme temperatures, toxic fumes, smoke, biological hazards, electrical current, and structural collapse, with risks of serious injury or death. Employment is contingent on passing a post-offer drug test and/or physical. The City of Mansfield provides equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities when doing so does not create an undue hardship.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Paramedic certification issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services by the hire date.
Valid Texas Class B Driver’s License, or ability to obtain one within one year of employment.
Successful completion of the department selection process, including written examination, physical agility test, oral interview, background investigation, polygraph, psychological examination, and medical examination.
Ability to maintain the physical endurance and agility necessary to perform firefighting and EMS functions under extreme conditions while wearing personal protective equipment and SCBA.
Working knowledge of modern firefighting, fire prevention, emergency response, and basic fire apparatus capabilities, limitations, hydraulics, and pump operations.
Proficiency in ALS skills, including IV therapy, cardiac monitoring, advanced airway management, and medication administration; familiarity with off-line medical director standing orders and medical terminology.
Ability to follow established safety procedures and chain-of-command direction and to avoid acting outside established procedures without direction.
Ability to use city computer systems for documentation, recordkeeping, and reporting; read and interpret maps and pre-incident plans; and use firefighting tools, EMS equipment, and assigned apparatus.
Ability to meet the described physical and operational functions, including strenuous work in hazardous environments, wearing SCBA and protective ensembles, and moving equipment and victims.

Nice To Haves

Basic Firefighter Certification or ability to become certifiable by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) at hire.
Both TCFP Firefighter and EMT-Paramedic certifications are preferred.
Lateral pay consideration is available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

Respond to fire alarms, EMS calls, hazardous materials incidents, and other emergencies; perform suppression tasks such as rescue, hose line operations, ventilation, forcible entry, and salvage.
Provide ALS care, perform advanced diagnostic and medical procedures, and complete and submit patient care reports to hospital emergency departments.
Drive and operate an ambulance or assigned fire apparatus; inspect apparatus daily and maintain complete supplies, equipment, and medication inventories.
Participate in fire training, drills, and daily physical training; study technical materials; attend schools and seminars; and conduct departmental training sessions on job-related topics.
Serve as an accountability officer or assist with incident documentation when assigned.
Participate in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties, check hydrants, and assist with community public education programs.
Clean and maintain fire equipment and stations; maintain related records and reports; use city computer systems for patient care documentation, recordkeeping, and pre-incident planning.
Perform additional duties as organizational needs evolve.
Follow safety protocols, department SOGs, and chain-of-command direction; identify and report hazards and near misses.
Work effectively as a crew member, follow assigned direction, communicate clearly with crew members, supervisors, hospital personnel, and dispatch, and remain accountable for assigned responsibilities.