Firefighter/Paramedic

To provide emergency firefighting, rescue and basic and/or Paramedic level medical care to residents of the community. Under the general direction of the assigned supervisor, the Firefighter/Paramedic position provides basic and/or advanced life support and firefighting work in the treatment of the sick or injured and firefighting duties in preventing, combating, and extinguishing fires along with other rescue related duties as necessary. Additionally, the position is expected to learn and understand equipment maintenance and safety techniques to ensure safe and effective operations for the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform basic firefighting operations including but not limited to: Respond to fire alarms; drive fire apparatus, ambulance and other auxiliary equipment; lay and connect hose; hold nozzles and directs fog or water streams; raise and climb ladders; use fire extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines and other equipment. Respond to motor vehicle accidents and other incidents whereby extrication must be performed using hand and high-pressure hydraulic tools. Respond to medical emergencies; provides treatment for patients using basic and advanced life support. Transport the sick and injured to appropriate medical facilities while continuing medical care enroute. Perform general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire department property, cleans and polishes floors, cleans restrooms and other public and firefighter access areas, repairs property and equipment; washes, cleans, polishes fire apparatus. Memorize City facilities, streets, hydrants, sprinkler connections, and FD key boxes. Conduct public education programs, fire inspections, and pre-fire planning activities. Maintain high standard of professional appearance, attitude, and customer service at all times. Answer and forward incoming phone calls. Greet and assist public in matters appropriate to the position or refer to a supervisor. Prepare and submits reports as directed. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Professional Development - This function requires the employee to successfully complete training and continuing education as required by professional standards and the City in a timely manner as required by City and State mandates. Demonstrate high ethical standards, trustworthiness, and personal integrity. Regular attendance, dependability, and promptness are required for the work shift or agreed upon hours 100% of the time, to ensure consistency and completeness of department's processes.

Employee will generally be assigned to rotating shifts, consisting of 48 hours on duty followed by 96 hours off duty. Some assignments of day shifts, consisting of 40-hour workweeks, typically eight hours per day, may be required.

Benefits: Insurance: 100% Employer paid options for Employee only level Medical, Dental, Life/ADD, Long-Term Disability, and Telemedicine Membership coverages. City pays up to 50% of Medical premium cost for child coverage. City pays up to 20% of Medical premium cost for spouse coverage. Supplemental Options available for Life, Cancer, Critical Illness, Accident, and Short-Term Disability policies. City Paid EAP. Retirement: Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) 2:1 Match with employee contributions at 7%; Employer 14% of gross. 10-year vesting 20-year service retirement. Option to apply service credit for military and other public service time. 13 City Paid Holidays. Paid vacation and sick leave.

Requirements: High school graduation or equivalent, minimum one year work experience as certified Firefighter/Paramedic, age 18+, pass pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certified Structural Firefighter preferred, Paramedic level certification from TDSHS, Valid Class B Exempt driver's license or ability to obtain within six months, completion of FEMA certified National Incident or equivalent

Salary: Firefighter/Paramedic: $73,601.70-$89,058.00

Application Deadline: Continuous