Firefighter Paramedic

City of West University Place • West University Place, TX

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About The Position

This position provides emergency support during fires, medical emergencies, and related incidents. The firefighter paramedic responds when dispatched, maintains readiness for emergency calls, and takes appropriate action to protect life and property. Duties also include maintaining apparatus and equipment, preparing incident documentation, participating in training and safety activities, educating staff and the public about fire safety, and supporting daily fire-station operations. Specific assignments may vary according to department needs. Applicants must pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam, and reference check.

Requirements

• TCFP Basic Structural Firefighter certification.
• Certified Paramedic.
• Pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam, and reference check.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of very heavy work, including exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds constantly.
• Ability to perform activities including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to work amid hazardous physical, atmospheric, and material conditions, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, movement restrictions, intense noise, challenging behaviors, imminent danger, and threatening environments; travel may be expected.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire suppression, hazard mitigation, victim rescue, and medical emergencies.
• Maintain readiness for emergency call response; extinguish fires and provide related life and property protection.
• Provide emergency medical care at basic and advanced life support levels.
• Ensure apparatus and equipment are in proper condition, maintained, presentable, and ready for immediate response.
• Prepare, maintain, and update incident reports and other documentation.
• Participate in training drills, safety checks, physical fitness activities, and exercises.
• Participate in or facilitate department programs and training sessions that educate staff and the public on fire safety and prevention.
• Participate in daily fire-station functions, which may include housekeeping and cooking.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed