Firefighter/Paramedic

Under general supervision, suppress fires using firefighting equipment; perform emergency medical treatment at an emergency medical technician - basic level; perform rescues using ropes and associated hardware and power tools; respond to and address hazardous materials releases as appropriate; assist in fire prevention, public relations and educational activities; operate and maintain firefighting equipment; operate and maintain emergency and non-emergency vehicles; perform station maintenance tasks and perform related work as required.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Respond to emergency calls; drive fire apparatus to incident scenes; provide appropriate services as required including rescue, emergency medical service and fire suppression; prepare reports regarding emergency incidents as assigned. Drive, operate, inspect, repair and perform other technical tasks related to the apparatus and equipment in the Fire Department. Perform rescue for trapped or injured persons; provide necessary emergency medical services; operate numerous types of rescue, emergency medical and fire suppression equipment as necessary. Respond to fire alarms; drive assigned apparatus; assist in firefighting operation including laying and connecting hoses, maintaining pumping apparatus, holding nozzles and directing water streams or other chemicals and raising and climbing ladders; assist with medical and rescue needs at fire scenes; determine hydrant/hose operations at incident scene. Maintain appropriate certifications through constant training; participate in and direct instruction for department personnel. Clean, re-equip, and re-stock vehicles after each call. Clean areas of responsibility. Perform inventories and vehicle checks on a daily basis. Participate in cleaning and maintaining station facilities, equipment and apparatus; ensure that appropriate conditions are maintained at assigned station; ensure that all equipment and apparatus is in a constant state of readiness for emergency calls. Study street and apartment locations in assigned district; perform inspections of sprinkler systems and other fire prevention devices; participate in a variety of fire prevention operations, activities and programs including training, fire investigations, code enforcement; participate in activities and operations in response to natural disasters, major accidents, incidents involving hazardous materials, and other emergency situations. Documentation of information about fire incidents and medical patient reports as required by department policy and state law. All other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician –Basic or Intermediate from the Texas Department of State Health Services
Certification as a Basic Firefighter or higher by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection
TX Class B Driver License or higher
ITLS or PHTLS Certification (or department equivalent)
Meet all Harker Heights Fire Department Medical Director requirements
All above listed certification and licenses are required to be maintained.

WORK SCHEDULE

The normal work schedule is comprised of three shifts, each working 48 hours with 96 hours off. Part-time employment is permitted with approval from the City Manager. Part-time or other employment shall not interfere with an employee's ability to transfer from one shift to another.

BENEFITS

The City of Harker Heights offers a variety of competitive benefit packages for regular full-time employees which include: Health Insurance – Scott & White Health Plan & Prescription, Superior Vision, and UnitedHealthcare Dental. (100% paid by City for employee – spouse and dependent coverage premiums paid by employee) Health Savings Account (HSA) – Available with the High Deductible Health Plan option Paid Vacation Sick Time Holidays (13 paid holidays per year) Member Texas Municipal Retirement System (Contribution rate of 7% - City Matching 2 to 1) 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (Participation Voluntary) Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Supplemental Insurance Plan Long Term Disability (Provided by the City) Group Life (Provided by the City) Longevity pay Incentives Certification Pay (Fire Department, Parks & Recreation, Police Department, and Public Works)

Requirements: EMT-Basic or Paramedic certification

Salary: $63,773.84 Annually