Firefighter-Paramedic

City of Mansfield, Texas Municipal Government•Mansfield, TX

About The Position

The Firefighter/Paramedic responds to fire, rescue, hazardous materials, and emergency medical incidents, performing fire suppression, rescue, and advanced life support 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 employee is expected to develop and maintain the knowledge, skills, certifications, and physical readiness required to safely perform assigned firefighting and EMS duties. Operations Division personnel are certified as both paramedics and firefighters, and the department operates its own ambulances. The department emphasizes ongoing training, skill advancement, and continuous education. The position works in fire station, field, and emergency response environments on a 48-hours-on / 96-hours-off shift schedule. Employees must respond to incidents during assigned shifts and may need to remain on duty beyond scheduled hours for extended incidents or staffing needs. Emergency work may interrupt sleep, meals, and other activities. The work entails exposure to extreme heat and cold, toxic fumes, smoke, biological hazards, electrical current, structural collapse, and other potentially life-threatening conditions. Essential duties include strenuous firefighting and rescue tasks while wearing protective ensembles and SCBA, operating emergency vehicles, carrying and moving heavy equipment and victims, and working in hazardous, noisy, low-visibility, and physically demanding conditions. The advertised salary is $81,000 based upon 2,912 hours, with lateral pay consideration for qualified candidates and up to $4,800 annually for certification pay. The recruitment includes nine new full-time firefighter positions supported in part by a Fiscal Year 2025 FEMA SAFER grant. The application deadline is November 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Texas Department of State Health Services paramedic certification by the hire date.
Valid Texas Class B Driver’s License, or ability to obtain one within one year of employment.
Successfully complete the department selection process, including written examination, physical agility test, oral interview, background investigation, polygraph, psychological examination, and medical examination.
Working knowledge of modern firefighting, fire prevention, emergency response, fire apparatus capabilities and limitations, hydraulics, and pump operations.
Proficiency in ALS skills, including IV therapy, cardiac monitoring, advanced airway management, and medication administration; familiarity with medical director standing orders and medical terminology.
Ability to maintain the physical endurance and agility to perform firefighting and EMS functions in extreme conditions while wearing PPE and SCBA.
Ability to follow safety protocols, department SOGs, and chain-of-command direction; identify and report hazards and near misses; and work within established procedures.
Ability to work effectively as a fire crew member, follow direction, support crew operations, and maintain accountability.
Clear and professional communication with crew members, supervisors, hospital personnel, and dispatch, including comprehension of instructions under emergency conditions.
Ability to use city computer systems for patient care documentation, recordkeeping, and reporting; read and interpret maps and pre-incident plans; and use firefighting tools, EMS equipment, and assigned apparatus.
Ability to perform essential physical functions, including strenuous exertion, lifting and transporting heavy objects, working at heights and in confined or low-visibility spaces, and moving equipment and victims weighing over 100 pounds occasionally, over 50 pounds frequently, and over 20 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

Basic Firefighter Certification or ability to become certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection at hire.
Candidates holding 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 fire suppression, rescue, hose line operations, ventilation, forcible entry, and salvage.
Provide advanced life support to ill or injured people, including IV cannulation, endotracheal intubation, cardiac arrhythmia recognition, and medication administration; complete and submit patient care reports.
Drive and operate ambulances or assigned fire apparatus; conduct daily inspections and maintain apparatus, supplies, equipment, and medication inventory.
Participate in fire training, drills, daily physical training, professional education, and department training sessions; study technical materials and attend schools and seminars.
Serve as an accountability officer or assist with incident documentation as assigned.
Participate in fire and life safety inspections, check hydrant operating condition, and assist with public education programs.
Clean and maintain fire equipment and stations; maintain associated records and reports; use city computer systems for patient care documentation, recordkeeping, and pre-incident planning.
Perform other duties as organizational needs evolve.
Perform physically demanding emergency tasks, including carrying and moving equipment and victims, advancing hose lines, climbing stairs and ladders, and working in hazardous environments while wearing protective equipment and SCBA.
Operate fire apparatus and other vehicles in emergency mode with lights and sirens.