Firefighter

City of Webster • Webster, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Firefighters protect life and property by safely extinguishing fires and removing individuals from hazardous situations and assisting in fire prevention activities. Firefighters are involved in other emergency and non-emergency situations, such as inspections, maintenance of equipment and conducting other related duties. This position requires the ability to stay calm under pressure. Dependable attendance and teamwork are essential to success in this role. This position may require overtime.

Requirements

• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Dependable attendance
• Teamwork
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License
• TCFP Structure Fire Protection-Basic
• TDHS EMT- Basic
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 training (must complete within 6 months of appointment)
• Must be able to provide services during emergency situations
• Drug testing
• Physical examination

Nice To Haves

• TDHS EMT- Advanced
• TDHS EMT- Paramedic

Responsibilities

• Safely extinguishing fires
• Removing individuals from hazardous situations
• Assisting in fire prevention activities
• Involved in other emergency and non-emergency situations
• Inspections
• Maintenance of equipment
• Conducting other related duties

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Retirement (TMRS)
• Tuition assistance
• Professional certification pay
• FLSA OT (for assigned schedule)
• Holiday Pay
• Incentive pay based on certification level

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED