Firefighter/Paramedic

Trophy Club•Fire Department, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team Trophy Club, Texas is a thriving small-town community in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. With a population of 15,000 and an array of scenic neighborhoods and parks spread across 4.1 square miles. As a member of our fire department, you’ll be part of a dedicated team responding to approximately 1,000 fire and emergency medical calls each year from a single, state-of-the-art fire station. If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real impact in a supportive, engaged community, we’d love to have you join us!

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age at time of application
High School Diploma or GED is required
Texas Commission on Fire Protection Basic Fire Suppression is required
Texas Department of State Health Services Paramedic Certification is required
At time of appointment, a Texas Motor Vehicle Class C Operator's License with a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to obtain within the first year of employment a Texas Motor Vehicle Class B Operator's License maintained throughout employment
Knowledge of: National, state, and local laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and fire/safety codes.
Fire protection systems, water supply, building construction, direct fire and rescue operations, disasters, fire control and extinguishment of combustible and flammable materials.
Incident Command System, arson investigation and hazardous materials.
Firefighting/rescue techniques, fire inspection, patient care, fire prevention.
Hydraulics, pump operation/maintenance, and equipment maintenance.
Computer, calculator, copier, fax machine and two-way radio, camera and measuring devices.
Power tools, hand tools, chain saws, shovels, brooms, ladders, exhaust fans and generators.
Patient restraints, first aid equipment, oxygen, electronics test equipment, general medical equipment and patient lifting devices.
Ability to: Analyze options and make sound decisions including while under pressure or in a dangerous situation within policy limits.
Operate an EMS apparatus.
Learn, interpret, apply, and adhere to Town and Department rules, regulations, procedures, and routines.
Mathematics skills including addition and subtraction.
Operate standard office equipment and computer terminal.
Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Responsibilities

Responds to emergency calls for fire suppression, medical assistance, hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle accidents, natural disasters, explosions, and other emergency situations
Provides emergency medical treatment to sick and injured persons, communicates with on-line medical control and provides treatment as directed.
Performs physical lifting techniques associated with moving patients between incident site, stretcher or ambulance
Provides protection of life/property; suppresses, controls and extinguishes fires; performs search, rescue, extrication of victims, and forcible entries; assists individuals from burning structures; ventilates smoke and gas from buildings; establishes openings in buildings for entrance, ventilation, or salvage; performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris; assists with cleanup activities;
Operates the EMS apparatus safely transporting personnel and patients
Performs fire prevention inspections
Prepares, completes, and reviews various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, ledgers, incident reports, fire/EMS reports, run sheets, patient records, inspection reports, maintenance records, or other documents
Maintains EMS apparatus, equipment, and supplies including ALS drugs and narcotics
Assists in the inspection, maintenance, and cleanliness of EMS and Fire apparatus, equipment, tools, supplies including ALS drugs and narcotics, hydrants, and grounds and all other Fire Department property to ensure proper operating condition; including performing minor repair and clean up
Participate in and presents educational and public relations programs to the community on safety, fire prevention and other topics
Participates in continuing education activities, drills, demonstrations, and classes
Performs collateral assignments such as information systems support, vehicle repair and maintenance, administration, training, or supplies
Performs related duties as assigned