Volunteer Firefighter &/or EMT, EMTA, Paramedic

General Job Summary: Under general supervision of assigned Captain or Lieutenant, responds to fire calls, fire alarms, hazardous materials incidents, rescue and other calls to protect life and property. Participates in fire suppression and rescue training. Promotes fire prevention practices. Maintains fire stations and keeps firefighting equipment in a ready state.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. ** EMS is included when VFF has an active EMS certification through the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Respond to fire and other emergency calls; extinguish structure, wild land and auto fires; deploy and connect hoses; maintain pumping apparatus; hold nozzles and direct water streams, raise and climb ladders; ventilate burning structures; enter buildings to evacuate occupants. Respond to Fire Alarm calls and determine appropriate action necessary. Responsible for the safe delivery and operation of all apparatus in the Mineral Wells Fire EMS fleet, during daily activities, enroute to, leaving from, and while at emergency scenes. Operate multiple types of fire and rescue equipment, including portable fire extinguishers, various hand tools, hand lines, positive pressure fans, generators, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, aerial ladder equipment and emergency medical equipment. Respond to Motor Vehicle Collisions (MVC), evaluate MVCs, request necessary assistance. Ability to stabilize collisions and perform auto extrication, using hydraulic, electric, and/or pneumatic extrication tools. Responds to various other types of incidents and/or emergencies to mitigate the hazard and/or rescue victims. Responds to and provides **emergency medical services up to and including, your level of EMS certification in varying circumstances and locations. Work in and out-of-door environments subject to extremes of temperature, inclement weather and intermittent exposure to dust, fumes, biological and explosive hazards. Meet minimum physical fitness requirements to work in fire suppression and **EMS. Work in confined spaces. Inspects, cleans, restocks, and maintains apparatus, equipment, quarters, and grounds. Perform service test on fire hose, hydrants, and ground ladders. Assist with physically transferring medical patients from one location to another. Completes and maintains reports, records, and logs in accordance with SOPs. Ascends and descends stairs carrying patients and/or equipment with the assistance of another person. Ensures safety of self, patient(s), family, co-workers, and bystanders. Obtain and preserve evidence at a fire scene. Ability to understand and implement both written and verbal commands. **Maintains strict adherence to patient treatment as approved by Medical Director as outlined in current Medical Protocols according to level of EMS certification. Maintains complete confidentiality of all patients(s) information. Seeks guidance from Captains or Lieutenants as necessary. Reports concerns and needs to Captain or Lieutenant. Respond to hazardous materials incidents at an awareness level (training required). Attend and participate in training, stay abreast of new innovations in the field of firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical services. Cleans apparatus, ambulance(s) and equipment at fire stations; check unit for functional readiness; perform general custodial duties as required records data appropriately. Maintain appropriate uniform and personal hygiene. Must not presently pose a threat to the health and safety of self or others. Maintain regular attendance and arrive at designated time and prepare to begin work. Maintain a knowledge of City's Personnel Rules and Regulations, departmental SOPs as they apply to Volunteer Firefighters and **Medical Directives. Maintain general knowledge of response area to select the most efficient route to be taken to emergency calls.

Other Job Functions: Provide Public Education in a variety of settings. May issue burn permits. Ability to operate computers, including EHR, Fire House, word processing and spreadsheet software. Customer service communicates using face-to-face, email, text, radio, and telephone. Cleans and maintains fire station quarters and grounds. Performs other related duties as assigned. Participates in 25% of emergency responses and 50% of drills and training sessions. Spend 24 hours per month in addition to on standby at an assigned fire station.

Minimum Required Education, Degrees, Certificates and/or Licenses: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED). Possess a valid Texas Class B Driver's License (CDL or CDL Exempt) and an acceptable driving record. Courage to be safe. Traffic Incident Management System NIMS 100, 200, 700. Obtain a Firefighter II certification from SFFMA or a Basic Certification from the TCFP.

Working Conditions: Inside/outside working conditions exposed to all extremes of the environment; exposed to toxic and non-toxic odors, fumes, dusts, mists, gases, extreme heat, and other hazards of firefighting. Typing, filing and light office work are required.

Physical Demands: Annual Fit for Duty Physical is required to maintain firefighter status. Lifting objects more than 100 lbs. with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 50 lbs. or more; able to maintain body equilibrium when climbing and walking on slippery surfaces. Ability to climb a 100-foot ladder.

Employee Benefit: Retirement Plan by the City

How to Apply: Applications must be submitted on the Fire Department's approved application form for volunteer fire staff, which is available from and returnable to: Mineral Wells Fire EMS, 211 SW 1st Street, Mineral Wells, TX. and can be emailed to firechief@mineralwellstx.gov or faxed to (940) 328-7730. Please call the Fire Administration at (940) 328-7731 for further information. The City of Mineral Wells is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements: EMT, EMTA, or Paramedic certification

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled