Requirements
The City of Baytown, TX is now seeking candidates who possess the qualifications and talent to join the elite ranks of the Baytown Fire Department as a Firefighter/Paramedic.
Paramedics and those who have Paramedic Course Completion are invited to Apply.
The application period runs from October 13, 2022, and closes on November 18, 2022, at 5:00 PM CST.
The Written Examination and Physical Ability Test and will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Firefighter/Paramedic description image
Please note the following items before you start the online application process:
Applicants who have served in the military must attach their DD-214 (long form) to the online application. Five (5) additional points will be awarded to the final score of applicants who pass the written examination whose DD-214 contains an honorable discharge and at least 180 days of consecutive active service. The application will be incomplete if the DD-214 is not attached.
Applicants must provide the license number issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians if you have valid Paramedic certification.
The following are key dates/items you will want to be aware of:
Written Examination - The Fire Entrance Written Examination will be held December 3, 2022, at 9:00 AM, at the Fire Training Center, 7022 Bayway Drive, Baytown, TX 77520. Only candidates who pass the written Entrance Examination will be eligible to participate in the required Physical Ability Test.
Physical Ability Test (PAT)? Candidates who pass the written exam, will be required to take the Firefighter/Paramedic Physical Ability Test that same day - December 3, 2022, following the written entrance exam. The PAT will also take place at the Fire Training Center, 7022 Bayway Drive, Baytown, TX 77520.
Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) ? If a candidate has successfully passed the CPAT and holds a valid certification, the candidate does not need to take the Baytown PAT.
Communication - Throughout the hiring process communication will be conducted via email and text message. Applicants should add agnes.mckay@baytown.org to their email safe sender list to avoid missing any communication provided by the City of Baytown.
Duties
Receives calls from dispatcher, responds verbally to emergency calls, reads maps, may drive ambulance to emergency site, uses most expeditious route, and observes traffic ordinances and regulations.
Determines nature and extent of illness or injury, takes pulse, blood pressure, visually observes changes in skin color, makes determination regarding patient status, establishes priority for emergency care, renders appropriate emergency care based on competency level; may administer intravenous drugs or fluid replacement as directed by a physician. May use equipment based upon competency level such as but not limited to, defibrillator, electrocardiograph. Performs endotracheal intubation to open airways and ventilate patients.
Assists in lifting, carrying, and transporting patients to ambulance and on to a medical facility. Reassures patients and bystanders, avoids mishandling patients and undue haste, and searches for medical identification emblems to aid in care. Extricates patients from entrapment, assesses extent of injury, uses prescribed techniques and appliances, radios dispatcher for additional assistance or services, provides light rescue service if required, and provides additional emergency care following established protocols.
Complies with regulations in handling deceased, notifies authorities, arranges for protection of property and evidence at scene. Determines appropriate facility to which patient will be transported, reports nature and extent of injuries or illness to that facility, asks for direction from hospital physician or emergency department. Observes patients en route and administers care as directed by physician or emergency department or according to published protocol. Identifies diagnostic signs that require communication with the facility. Reports verbally and in writing observations about care of patients at scene and in route to facility, provides assistance to emergency staff as required.
Replaces supplies, sends used supplies for sterilization, checks all equipment for future readiness, maintains ambulance in operable condition, ensures ambulance?s cleanliness and orderliness of equipment and supplies, decontaminates vehicle interior, determines vehicle readiness by checking oil, fuel, water in battery and radiator, and tire pressure, maintains familiarity with all specialized equipment.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED.
Must possess a valid Driver?s License with an acceptable driving record. A valid Texas Driver?s License must be obtained prior to appointment.
Must be at least 19 years of age and less than 36 years of age at the time of the entrance examination.
Must be able to read and write in English.
Must meet all legal requirements necessary to become eligible for certification by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Once classified as a firefighter, must possess the Basic Firefighter Certification from the Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education.
Will be required to pass all pre-employment tests before hire.
Must be a United States citizen.
Must have completed a paramedic training program through an accredited training facility. Must possess certification through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as an Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic or as a Texas Department of State Health Services certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic at the time of appointment.
Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Additional Information
Skilled in handling emergencies utilizing all Basic and Advanced Life Support equipment and skills in accordance with all behavioral objectives in the DOT/EMT Basic, EMT-I curriculum, and the EMT-P curriculum. Ability to communicate verbally via telephone and radio equipment; ability to lift, carry, and balance up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance); ability to interpret written, oral and diagnostic form instructions; ability to use good judgment and remain calm in high-stress situations; ability to be unaffected by loud noises and flashing lights; ability to function efficiently throughout an entire work shift without interruption; ability to calculate weight and volume ratios and read small print, both under life threatening time constraints; ability to read English language manuals and road maps; accurately discern street signs and address numbers; ability to interview patient, family members, and bystanders; ability to document in writing all relevant information in prescribed format in light of legal ramifications of such; ability to converse in English with coworkers and hospital staff as to status of patient. Good manual dexterity, with ability to perform all tasks related to highest quality patient care. Ability to bend, stoop, and crawl on uneven terrain. Ability to work in low light and confined spaces. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.
Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.
Overall Position Strength Demands
Very Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
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