Firefighter​/EMT: Lead Fire & EMS Operations (Paramedic Path

POSITION TITLE:
Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician:
Basic, Advance, or Paramedic

DEPARTMENT: Fire/EMS

REPORTS TO: Command Officer or Company Officer, including Chief, Deputy Chief(s), Captain, Lieutenant

SHIFT: 48-hour tour consisting of two 24-hour shifts (48/96), FLSA work period is 14 day. 7AM to 7AM Subject to hold over or call back as necessary. This position is considered essential personnel in responding to natural or manmade disasters. (May be altered at the discretion of the City Manager or the Chief).

EDUCATION: Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Certification Requirements:
Texas Department of State Health Services Certification:
Must hold certification as an Emergency Medical Technician or higher. Texas Commission on Fire Protection Certification:
Must be certified as a Basic Structural Firefighter. Driver's License:
Must have a valid Texas Driver License with a Class B endorsement within one year of the date of hire. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Command Officer or Company Officer, will perform duties and activities of the Freeport Fire & EMS Department in response to fire and medical emergencies. These activities can include, but are not limited to, fire suppression, fire prevention, fire inspection, fire investigation, emergency medical services, and/or emergency management response, as assigned.

SPECIAL

SKILLS:

Knowledge of modern fire suppression, prevention, inspection, investigation, emergency medical services, and emergency management principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment, as required. Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, procedures, and regulations. Skilled in the operation of job specific tools and equipment. Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition, ability to communicate effectively, ability to exercise sound judgment, ability to effectively give and receive instructions, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

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POSITION TITLE:
Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician:
Basic, Advance, or Paramedic

DEPARTMENT: Fire/EMS

RATE CLASS: 53 Hour Base Week per FLSA 7(k)

REPORTS TO: Command Officer or Company Officer, including Chief, Deputy Chief(s), Captain, Lieutenant

SHIFT: 48-hour tour consisting of two 24-hour shifts (48/96), FLSA work period is 14 day. 7AM to 7AM Subject to hold over or call back as necessary. This position is considered essential personnel in responding to natural or manmade disasters. (May be altered at the discretion of the City Manager or the Chief).

EDUCATION: Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Certification Requirements:
Texas Department of State Health Services Certification:
Must hold certification as an Emergency Medical Technician or higher. Texas Commission on Fire Protection Certification:
Must be certified as a Basic Structural Firefighter. Driver's License:
Must have a valid Texas Driver License with a Class B endorsement within one year of the date of hire. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Command Officer or Company Officer, will perform duties and activities of the Freeport Fire & EMS Department in response to fire and medical emergencies. These activities can include, but are not limited to, fire suppression, fire prevention, fire inspection, fire investigation, emergency medical services, and/or emergency management response, as assigned.

SPECIAL

SKILLS:

Knowledge of modern fire suppression, prevention, inspection, investigation, emergency medical services, and emergency management principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment, as required. Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, procedures, and regulations. Skilled in the operation of job specific tools and equipment. Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition, ability to communicate effectively, ability to exercise sound judgment, ability to effectively give and receive instructions, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

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