Firefighter - No Experience Required

Firefighter

To respond to fire alarms, medical emergencies, and other emergencies to protect life and property; to operate and maintain a variety of fire and rescue apparatus and firefighting equipment as necessary; to participate in firefighting activities, emergency medical services, hazardous materials incidents, fire prevention, and training activities.

• Respond to fire alarms; lay and disconnect hose; maintain pumping apparatus; hold nozzles and direct water streams; raise and climb ladders; assist with all aspects of firefighting activities as necessary.
• Operate numerous types of fire suppression, rescue, salvage, and emergency medical equipment.
• Provide emergency medical care at medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations involving threat to human life.
• Assist in inspecting buildings and property for fire hazards, efficiency of fire protective equipment, adequacy of fire exits, and general compliance with fire prevention and hazardous materials laws and standards.
• Assist with classes and public education on fire prevention methods; conduct fire prevention and first aid classes for schools, churches, civic groups, and the general public.
• Assist in the investigation of fire scenes to determine causes, prepare inspection reports, and assist in the preparation of investigative reports.
• Participate in fire drills; attend training sessions that include firefighting techniques, emergency medical care, and the proper use of all equipment and related tools.
• Assist in maintaining assigned fire station during shift; participate in repairs and maintenance as necessary.
• Clean apparatus and equipment and perform general custodial duties as required.
• Represents the City of Red Oak in a professional, appropriate manner always, cultivating good community relations by appearing before civic and community groups.
• Protects classified, confidential, and sensitive information in compliance with HIPPA Privacy Rules.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the public through courteous and cooperative interactions.
• Performs all job duties, tasks, and activities according to work instructions, defined procedures and policies.
• Identifies, records and reports problems that interfere with completion of job duties, and initiates, recommends, or provides solutions as appropriate.
• Keeps work areas clean and orderly.
• Exemplifies a cooperative attitude and works effectively with others.
• Performs all work activities in a safe manner and follows all safety rules.
• Performs related duties as assigned or required by supervisor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma
• No Experience Required

• Texas Commission on Fire Protection
  - Basic Structure Fire Protection
• Texas Department of State Health Services
  - Emergency Medical Technician – Basic or Paramedic
• Texas Commission on Fire Protection – Traffic Safety Course (within 1 year)
• Texas Commission on Fire Protection – Courage to be Safe (within 1 year)
• Texas Commission on Fire Protection – Cancer Support Network Training (within 1 year)
• NIMS Training 100, 200, 700, 800 (within 1 year)
• Texas Department of Public Safety
  - Valid Class B or Higher Driver License (At time of appointment, must have a valid Texas Driver's License with an insurable driving record. Shall obtain a Texas Class B license within 1 year of appointment.)

• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Learn rescue methods and techniques.
• Learn the purposes and uses of a variety of vehicles, equipment, tools, and apparatus used in firefighting, rescue, and medical assistance operations.
• Learn and act in accordance with departmental policies, rules, instructions, and written material in the field of firefighting.
• Apply basic firefighting techniques and procedures.
• Learn to operate and maintain firefighting equipment and apparatus.
• Learn to analyze fire and emergency situation and adopt effective courses of action.
• Retain presence of mind in emergency situations.
• Learn to operate and maintain radio equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and/or orders.
• Ability…