Firefighter​/EMT- or Paramedic

Under the direct supervision of the Shift Supervisor, working on a 48 hour shift; controls and extinguishes fires, protects life and property; administers emergency medical treatment and does related work as required. Upon approval of the Deputy Fire Chief or Fire Chief, may act in a "step-up" role as Engineer and is responsible for all duties of the Engineer while acting in such role.

Uses tact, diplomacy and a helpful attitude in all contacts with the public and other employees; communicates effectively and courteously with the public, council, and coworkers in person, in writing and by phone.

• Responds to fires, fire alarms, emergency medical service calls and other emergency calls.
• Performs fire suppression functions including rescue, deploying and operating hose, ventilate roofs.
• Performs salvage work after fires and other related tasks associated with fire suppression.
• Administers first aid and emergency medical treatment to sick and injured persons.
• Operates emergency medical, fire and rescue equipment in a safe manner.
• Performs rescue or rescue support functions at scenes requiring technical rescue, such as water/swift water rescue, confined space rescue, trench rescue, vehicle extrications, vertical rescue, building collapse or rescue from other types of entrapment.
• Inspects, cleans and maintains apparatus, equipment, quarters and grounds.
• Conducts inspections of businesses and hydrants to ensure compliance with City ordinances pertaining to fire prevention codes.
• Conducts pre-incident evaluations and develop plans for emergency responses to these properties.
• Participates in and occasionally conducts fire training classes and drills.
• Studies technical materials on equipment operation, fire suppression, rescue, EMS, hazardous materials and fire prevention to improve or maintain an effective level of performance.
• Performs related duties such as physical training.
• Studies maps to learn the district assigned as necessary.
• Uses and maintains safety equipment as required by departmental regulations.
• Works effectively as a team member.
• Reads, writes and understands written instructions, reports and documents.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

• May be required to drive and operate fire apparatus including operating pump and assigned equipment.
• Functions as an Emergency Medical Technician.
• Conducts station tours and other lectures/demonstrations.

• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of fire fighting, rescue, hazardous materials and EMS equipment.
• Knowledge of City ordinances and codes pertaining to fire safety.
• Knowledge of City's water supply system, fire hydrant locations, layout of streets and special or built-in hazards they pose.
• Knowledge of principles, equipment, technical information and practices in fighting residential, commercial and open space fires.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of firefighting equipment and other specialized equipment used by the department.
• Ability to communicate and understand written and oral instructions
• Ability to reason abstractly using mechanical concepts.
• Ability to take effective action in emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to perform hazardous fire fighting, rescue, hazardous materials response, and emergency medical treatment under stress.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions and directions.
• Ability to get along well with public and other employees.
• Ability to maintain physical endurance and agility.
• Ability to practice sound safety and work habits.
• Ability to remain eligible to drive under the City's driver evaluation program is required.

• Must be able to converse fluently/read in English.
• Must have no history of criminal or improper conduct, which may affect suitability for fire service/EMS work.
• Must not have been convicted, placed on deferred adjudication, probation or any type of court ordered supervision for any felony under laws of Texas, another state or the United States.
• At the time of application, must not be on probation, community supervision, deferred adjudication or any type of court ordered supervision for any criminal offense.
• All other arrests and convictions are evaluated on an individual basis based on the nature and gravity of the offense, time passed since the conviction and/or completion of sentence.
• Any and all prior military service is required to have resulted in at least an honorable…