Firefighter​/Paramedic or Paramedic

** This listing is for FULL-TIME APPLICANTS ONLY**

The City of Burnet Fire Department is accepting Firefighter/Paramedic or Paramedic Only applicants. Paramedic Only applicants will be required to successfully complete Fire Academy once hired.

Salary Information:

• Firefighter/Paramedic: $73,601.70-$89,058.00

• Paramedic Only: $68,181.84-$82,500.00

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide emergency firefighting, rescue and basic and/or Paramedic level medical care to residents of the community.

Under the general direction of the assigned supervisor, the Firefighter/Paramedic position provides basic and/or advanced life support and firefighting work in the treatment of the sick or injured and firefighting duties in preventing, combating, and extinguishing fires along with other rescue related duties as necessary. Additionally, the position is expected to learn and understand equipment maintenance and safety techniques to ensure safe and effective operations for the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform basic firefighting operations including but not limited to:
  Respond to fire alarms; drive fire apparatus, ambulance and other auxiliary equipment; lay and connect hose; hold nozzles and directs fog or water streams; raise and climb ladders; use fire extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines and other equipment.

• Respond to motor vehicle accidents and other incidents whereby extrication must be performed using hand and high-pressure hydraulic tools.

• Respond to medical emergencies; provides treatment for patients using basic and advanced life support.

• Transport the sick and injured to appropriate medical facilities while continuing medical care enroute.

• Perform general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire department property, cleans and polishes floors, cleans restrooms and other public and firefighter access areas, repairs property and equipment; washes, cleans, polishes fire apparatus.

• Memorize City facilities, streets, hydrants, sprinkler connections, and FD key boxes.

• Conduct public education programs, fire inspections, and pre-fire planning activities.

• Maintain high standard of professional appearance, attitude, and customer service at all times.

• Answer and forward incoming phone calls.

• Greet and assist public in matters appropriate to the position or refer to a supervisor.

• Prepare and submits reports as directed.

• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

• Professional Development - This function requires the employee to successfully complete training and continuing education as required by professional standards and the City in a timely manner as required by City and State mandates.

• Demonstrate high ethical standards, trustworthiness, and personal integrity. Regular attendance, dependability, and promptness are required for the work shift or agreed upon hours 100% of the time, to ensure consistency and completeness of department’s processes.

Minimum Requirements:

High school graduation or its equivalent.

A minimum one year work experience as certified Firefighter/Paramedic or Paramedic only.

OR

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Must be 18 years of age.

Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background investigation.

Certifications and Licenses

Required:

Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certified Structural Firefighter preferred, but not required if candidate is a
certified Paramedic
;

Applicant must possess a Paramedic level certification from TDSHS.

Valid Class B Exempt driver’s license, or ability to obtain within six months of employment, and maintain a good driving record throughout employment as defined by City policy.

Completion of a FEMA certified National Incident or equivalent.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Emergency medical care to the paramedic level.

• Local codes related to emergencies, state statutes, and city ordinances.

• The procedures and methods used in safely and comfortably handling/treating patients.

• Pre-hospital patient care for advanced and basic life support.

• Fire suppression and prevention methods, procedures and…