Firefighter / EMT/Paramedic (Full-time)

EMAIL APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES TO RCOOK@BRADYTX.US

Responsibilities

Provide emergency medical care to sick and injured to the level of Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic following set medical protocols. This employee is responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergency calls and determining the nature and extent of illness and injury.

Brady Fire/EMS provides fire and EMS services for the city of Brady and McCulloch County. Brady Fire/EMS staffs a full time 5 person shift and works with local and county volunteers. Crews work a 48/96 shift with paid vacation and sick leave.

Duties include but not limited to:
- Establishing a priority for emergency care
- Fire suppression
- Rescue operations
- Rendering appropriate emergency care up to and including EMT-Paramedic level following written protocols
- Responsible for keeping Fire and EMS vehicles stocked and ready to respond
- Performs routine daily Fire/EMS/Rescue vehicle checks and inventory with a partner(s)
- Responsible for assisting in clerical work, including preparing, reviewing and processing reports and records
- Working in an out-of-door environment subject to extreme temperatures and inclement weather
- Properly and completely fills out run report documentation
- EMS/Fire and Rescue
- Responsible for keeping accurate records regarding medication, administration, and logs
- Maintains required CE to qualify for re-certification
- Participates in department training / CE classes
- Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements
- Must have activated telephone at employees residence
- Knowledge of EMS protocols and Fire SOGs
- Ability to perform accurate and timely run documentation
- Be able to deal with people, including co-workers, tactfully and courteously
- Understand and be proficient in map reading
- High school diploma or GED
- Texas Motor Vehicle Operators License Class B Exempt
- Texas Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Certificate
- Minimum of TCFP - Fire Certification Basic Level
- Pass a Medical Exam/Drug screen
- Pass an extensive public safety background check.

City of Brady offers competitive pay and benefit packages to all full time employees that include paid health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement with TMRS, sick leave, as well as vacation and holiday pay. To apply, please complete an application or visit City Hall at 201 E Main, Brady, TX, 76825.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled