Boerne Volunteer Firefighter

City of Boerne • Boerne, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the control and extinguishing of fires, conducts search and rescue missions, responds to medical and fire emergencies, and administers emergency medical treatment. Serves as essential emergency personnel as necessary. Attends trainings, events, and meetings as required by the Volunteer Fire Department. Attendance in the Volunteer Fire Academy is required. The volunteer position requires a high level of physical fitness, ongoing training and education, commitment of substantial time in service each month, as well a strong desire to serve our community.

Requirements

• Must log a minimum of 288 station hours per year
• Must make at least 50% of the meetings and training
• Must attend and graduate from the Volunteer Fire Academy
• Candidate Physical Ability Test: Stair Climb Evolution (40-pound weighted vest, 3-minute interval at 60 steps a minute)
• Candidate Physical Ability Test: Ground Evolutions (helmet, gloves, 40 lb. weight vest): 5” Hose Drag 100 Ft, Dummy Drag 50 ft, Simulated Tool Carry 100 ft, Pike Pole Simulation 10 times, Keiser Sled approximately 4 feet, Confined Space Crawl
• Knowledge of applicable traffic laws, medic-legal aspects for this position and clients’ rights; safety and security procedures to allow duties to be carried out in hostile environments; technical materials on fire suppression, rescue, EMS, hazardous materials and fire prevention; departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to identify, secure and perform hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may require strenuous exertion while caring for critically ill and injured people
• Ability to work in extreme temperature, inclement weather, intermittent exposure to dust, fumes and loud noise intensity
• Ability to study maps to learn the district assigned as necessary
• Ability to converse fluently in and read English
• Ability to read, write and understand written and verbal instructions, reports, documents and plans
• Ability to use good judgment and coordinate safe and cooperative work environment
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Ability to maintain good working relationship with co-workers and supervisors
• Ability to respond to emergencies when not scheduled to volunteer
• Ability to volunteer hours to include evening hours, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to make the time commitment this position requires
• Ability to maintain physical condition for strenuous physical efforts including safely standing, walking, bending, crawling, kneeling, stooping in awkward positions
• Ability to move/lifting heavy objects up to 100 lbs
• Ability to climb ladders and work at considerable height while supported by ladders or ropes
• Ability to work in close/confined spaces safely
• Ability to wear/use self-contained breathing apparatus and/or air purifying respirators and other personal protective and chemical protective equipment as required
• Ability to use and maintain safety equipment as required by departmental regulations
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Minimum 18 y/o old with a High School Diploma/GED
• Must not have any history of criminal or improper conduct, which may affect suitability for Fire/EMS work
• Must not have been convicted, placed on deferred adjudication, probation or any type of court ordered supervision for any felony under the laws of Texas, and any other state or the United States
• All other arrests and convictions are evaluated on an individual basis based on the nature and gravity of the offense, time passed since the conviction and/or completion of sentence
• Any and all prior military service is required to have resulted in at least an under honorable conditions discharge
• Must meet volunteer time requirements established by the Boerne Volunteer Fire Department

Nice To Haves

• Texas DSHS EMT Certification
• SSFMA, TCFP or equivalent training

Responsibilities

• Responds to fires, fire alarms, emergency medical calls and other emergency calls
• Assists on rescue or rescue support functions at scenes requiring technical rescue, such as water/Swiftwater rescue, confined space rescue, trench rescue, vehicle extrication, vertical rescue, building collapse, or rescue from other types of entrapment
• Assists with rescue and emergency care at hazardous materials scenes, disasters, mass casualty situations, or where weapons of mass destruction have been used or may be present, securing and containing the scene as necessary
• Operate emergency medical and rescue equipment; providing life support care to ill and injured individuals, up to specific certified skill level
• Performs fire suppression functions including rescue, deploy and operate hose lines, ventilate roofs, perform salvage work after fires, and other related tasks associated with fire suppression; to include structure, wildland and vehicle fires
• Inspect, clean, and maintain apparatus, equipment, quarters, and grounds
• Participates in fire and Basic EMS training classes and drills
• Participate in Community events such as Kendal County Fair Parade, National night out and Dept fundraisers
• Serves as essential emergency personnel and must respond when required
• Conduct station tours and other lectures/demonstrations
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED