FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

City of Helotes•Helotes, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Incident Commander, shift Fire Captain and/or Medical Director, working on a 48 hour shift; controls and extinguishes fires, protects life and property; administers emergency medical treatment by providing definitive care at the scene of an accident or illness and does related work as required. Upon approval of the Deputy Fire Chief or Fire Chief, may act in a "step-up" role as Engineer and is responsible for all duties of the Engineer while acting in such role.

Requirements

Must be able to converse fluently/read in English.
Must have no history of criminal or improper conduct, which may affect suitability for fire service/EMS work.
Must not have been convicted, placed on deferred adjudication, probation or any type of court ordered supervision for any felony under laws of Texas, another state or the United States.
At the time of application, must not be on probation, community supervision, deferred adjudication or any type of court ordered supervision for any criminal offense.
Any and all prior military service is required to have resulted in at least an honorable conditions discharge.
Must possess and maintain a Texas Motor Vehicle License.
Must possess and maintain a Texas Class "B" Commercial Vehicle Operator's License within one year of employment.
All required certifications and licenses must be current and valid.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Fire Science/EMS/Emergency Management is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responds to fires, fire alarms, emergency medical service calls and other emergency calls.
Provides emergency medical care at the scene of illness or injury.
Performs triage and assures safe transport.
Performs hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may require strenuous exertion while caring for critically ill and injured people.
Performs fire suppression functions including rescue, deploying and operating hose, ventilate roofs.
Performs salvage work after fires and other related tasks associated with fire suppression.
Operates emergency medical, to include advanced life support, fire and rescue equipment in a safe manner.
Performs rescue or rescue support functions at scenes requiring technical rescue, such as water/swift water rescue, confined space rescue, trench rescue, vehicle extrications, vertical rescue, building collapse or rescue from other types of entrapment.
Inspects, cleans and maintains apparatus, equipment, quarters and grounds.
Conducts inspections of businesses and hydrants to ensure compliance with City ordinances pertaining to fire prevention codes.
Conducts pre-incident evaluations and develop plans for emergency responses to these properties.
Participates in and occasionally conducts fire and EMS training classes and drills.
Studies technical materials on equipment operation, fire suppression, rescue, EMS, hazardous materials and fire prevention to improve or maintain an effective level of performance.
Performs related duties such as physical training.
Studies maps to learn the district assigned as necessary.
Uses and maintains safety equipment as required by departmental regulations.
Works effectively as a team member.
Reads, writes and understands written instructions, reports and documents.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
May be required to drive and operate fire apparatus including operating pump and assigned equipment.
Operates special computers, instruments and communications equipment.
Conducts station tours and other lectures/demonstrations.