Firefighter Recruit-Paramedic Only

City of Copperas Cove•Copperas Cove, TX

46d

About The Position

Protects life and property by performing firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
No specific work experience level required.
Must possess a valid Texas Driver's Class B Driver's License without record of suspension or revocation in any State within six (6) months of earning a basic firefighter certification.
Must be a paramedic certified or licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Certification of attendance to Courage to Be Safe and Traffic Incident Management Program training required within 6 months of employment.
Must not have any felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories.
Must be able to proficiently read and write the English language.
Must successfully pass entry-level fire examination.
Must pass a medical exam which includes a vision exam and hearing exam.
Must pass the Department's physical agility test and drug test.
Certification in NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, & 800 required within 6 months of employment and comply with future NIMS requirements.
May be required to pass a polygraph examination and psychological test.
Must have the ability to meet department's physical standards.
Must be able to meet all legal requirements necessary maintain current and future certifications by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Nice To Haves

Texas Commission on Fire Protection Structural Firefighter- Basic or higher Certification.
Knowledge of City geography
Knowledge of local and state government operations, policies, rules and laws
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite software application including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.
Must be able to construct and modify documents including formulas in spreadsheets
Skills to develop employees to ensure the necessary skills and abilities exist for growth
Ability to cooperate as part of a team and to receive direction from crew leaders during stressful as well as routine situations and maintain a calm, mature composure, emotional self-control and rational cognitive/decision-making
Ability to work in dangerous situations or hazardous environments that are personally offensive (cases of child abuse, child molestation, sexual assault, extreme trauma, or death, etc.) or which involve considerable stress, danger, personal risk, violence and hostility
Ability to assess emergency situations calmly and to act safely, quickly, and appropriately in a variety of rescue/emergency encounters.
Ability to make standard calculations necessary for safety, training, and various rescue situations
Ability to meet departmental physical standards
Ability to quickly make decisions in emergency situations based upon limited facts available, often within the first few minutes of an incident
Ability to work long hours in both emergency and routine assignments as part of an assigned crew of diverse employees
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, other governmental agency representatives, city officials and the general public in a variety of situations

Responsibilities

Unless already Certified, must be Certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as a Basic Structural Firefighter within 90 days from the completion of the course. Waivers for time to obtain minimum required certifications may be granted in the event of extenuating circumstances beyond anyone's control (i.e., pandemic, weather event).
Perform firefighting training activities including; driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks.
Perform emergency aid activities including; rescue, administering emergency medical aid and providing other assistance as required.
Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, rescue emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
Operates radio and other communication equipment.
Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.
Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities.
Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment.
Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment.
Performs salvage training operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.
Participates in training to develop and maintain certifications, skills, and knowledge as it relates to fire prevention, suppression, rescue and EMS care and skills.
Various duties as assigned in order to complete training necessary for advancement to Fire Fighter I.
Employees may not perform the duties of a higher classification without the assignment being designated in writing and approved by the Deputy Chief of Operations, the Fire Chief or City Manager. Pay for stepping up will be provided in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 141.033(b).
The employee must have the ability to work well with others and have a good/pleasant attitude.
Performs other essential duties as required to achieve successful operations of the department.
Ability to effectively communicate and work with citizens who may have complaints on services provided.
Must be able to have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, city employees, and representatives of government agencies, media, and the general public.
Must be able to follow directions.
Regular and timely attendance is an essential job function.
Serves as a member of various employee committees as assigned.
Other Duties as assigned.