Firefighter Recruit

Responsible for performing a variety of technical tasks in fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical services, prevention, investigation, administrative and other special assignments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Perform fire suppression and other rescue operations.
- Search for and/or rescue trapped or injured persons.
- Assist in implementing continuous fire prevention activities.
- Respond to medical services calls.
- Administer first aid and emergency medical services to sick or injured persons to level authorized by Paramedic certification.
- Perform various administrative duties.
- May participate on department committees and attend staff meetings.
- Participate in routine housekeeping and preventative maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of examination, and not 36 years of age or older at the time of examination.
- High School Graduate or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

Preferred Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- Have completed 30 or more hours of college credit (with a C average or better).
- Currently certified as a licensed paramedic with the Texas Department of State Health Services.
- Currently certified or certifiable as a firefighter with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to pass a physical examination, a comprehensive drug screening and have no more than 20/100 uncorrected vision
- Ability to perform in a physical agility test designed to test essential job functions
- Ability to give an oral interview answering questions regarding potential performance as a firefighter
- Ability to pass an extensive background check including driving record and polygraph examination
- Ability to work a shift schedule (24 hours on duty, followed by 48 hours off duty) or 40 hour work week with an 8-5 schedule

Licenses and Certifications
Valid Class C Texas driver's license and obtain Class B after employment.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment
- The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The incumbent works in a fire station environment.
- Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
- Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.

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