FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC

CITY OF BELLAIRE•Bellaire, TX

7d•$27 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Bellaire is hiring a Firefighter Paramedic to serve its close-knit community and help protect residents’ safety and well-being. The role responds to fire, medical, and related support emergencies; assesses incidents and determines response and mitigation actions; performs fire suppression, rescue operations, and medical interventions; and provides emergency medical care, including patient assessment, treatment, and transport. The position also maintains compliance with medication handling requirements and completes medical documentation. Additional duties include maintaining fire and medical equipment and apparatus, keeping the fire station and its property in good condition, preparing reports, assisting with department objectives, and staying current with firefighting methods and procedures. The Firefighter Paramedic educates the community through inquiries, presentations, demonstrations, station tours, and outreach events. Ongoing training and certification maintenance are required, along with adherence to work schedules and readiness requirements. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
No previous relevant work experience is required.
No previous supervisory experience is required.
TCFP Basic Structural Firefighter Certification.
DSHS Paramedic Certification.
ACLS certification.
PALS certification.
CPR and AED certification.
Candidates who currently hold EMT certification may be considered, but must obtain Paramedic certification within one year of hire.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Class B Exempt Driver's License preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to fire, medical, and related support emergencies, coordinating activities through radio, telephone, and dispatch communications.
Assess emergency scenes and determine appropriate response and mitigation actions.
Perform fire suppression tactics, rescue operations, and medical interventions.
Provide emergency medical care, conduct physical examinations, administer treatments, and transport patients to medical facilities.
Comply with laws and regulations for medication storage and handling; complete medical reports, replenish supplies, and document services.
Perform preventative maintenance on firefighting and medical equipment and apparatus; identify and replace faulty parts, document maintenance, and report issues.
Assist with fire station cleaning and maintain station property.
Prepare and maintain reports, assist with planning department objectives, and participate in meetings and activities.
Stay informed about firefighting methods and techniques and contribute to guidelines and procedures.
Educate the community about fire safety through inquiries, presentations, demonstrations, station tours, and outreach events.
Maintain firefighting and paramedic certifications through continuing education and attend training to enhance medical, firefighting, driving, and computer skills.
Follow work schedule and attendance requirements and perform other related duties as assigned.