Firefighter Paramedic

City of Sugar Land•10405 Corporate Drive Sugar Land, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Sugar Land is seeking people committed to public service with a passion to be challenged by an organization’s desire to be trailblazing. The Fire Department is currently recruiting for Firefighter-Paramedic. We are a full-service Fire-EMS department located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. Our culture is important to us as we continue to build on the fire family feel within our workforce. Our firefighters get to enjoy a number of different disciplines. We offer a state-of-the-art in city training facility, with future expansion planned to include live-fire training buildings. We have a bike team, technical rescue, ATVs, radically advanced medical response, department podcasts, and more. Our goal is to provide exceptional support to our team members as they deliver premier service to our community.

Requirements

18 years of age
High School diploma or equivalent.
Valid Driver’s License
Valid State of Texas Class B or CDL Driver’s License (required prior to operating fire apparatus)
Current Firefighter certification from Texas Commission on Fire Protection
Current TDSHS (Texas Department of State Health Services) EMS (Paramedic) Certification or License
Must be able to successfully pass Emergency Services Job Task Simulation Test (prior to going on shift)
Must pass NFPA Physical when administered.
Must complete and pass each step of the selection process.
Entire Application must be completed.
Attach proof of Firefighter Certification and Paramedic Certification or License to application.
Completed and fully notarized Background Investigation Packet & Waivers

Nice To Haves

Relatable Work Experience None

Responsibilities

Perform technical work providing fire suppression, rescue operations and appropriate patient care including ambulance transportation at the scenes of emergency situations.
Work shift rotations between ambulance and fire unit assignments.
Respond to fire alarms and emergency medical calls.

Benefits

City-subsidized health benefits
life and disability insurance
a variety of voluntary benefits
a robust pension plan with TMRS
Paid Parental Leave
potential Wellness Day off with pay
City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options
City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability
Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield
9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion
A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1
Paid sick leave
Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment
On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness)
Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP
Education Pay
Assignment Pay