Firefighter​/Paramedic or Paramedic

Performs a variety of highly technical and specialized tasks involving and/or related to fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue, hazardous material incidents, fire prevention, fire inspections and other special assignments as required.

• Performs fire suppression activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks.
• Participates in fire drills, attends classes in fire suppression, emergency medical, hazardous material and related subjects.
• Receives and responds to fire calls and alarms. Operates radio and other communication equipment.
• Participates in the inspection of buildings, and other structures in fire prevention programs.
• Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities. Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment.
• Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment to include care for the grounds around the fire station.
• Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, hazardous communications, training programs, firefighting hazardous materials and first responder and emergency medical services.
• Performs rescues or assist in recues, such as water, vehicle, trench, high angle, elevator, body recovery, confined space or any other rescue as needed.
• Presents programs to the community on safety, medical and fire prevention topics.
• Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, water removal, and removing debris.
• Performs basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) activities in accordance with certification level.
• Adhere to the Lucas Fire-Rescue Standard Operating Guidelines and Procedures. Adhere to the City of Lucas Employee Manual.

• Assists in administrative activities as assigned.
• Assists in training activities as assigned.
• Attends classes that are required to maintain certifications, or as requested and approved.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Responsible for adhering to all City of Lucas Purchasing Policies while performing purchasing tasks.

• Working knowledge of driver safety.
• Working knowledge of basic life support (BLS) and/or advanced life support (ALS).
• Ability to operate fire suppression and other emergency equipment.
• Ability to apply standard firefighting, first responder and emergency medical services, hazardous material and fire prevention techniques.
• Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and problems, and use sound judgment in drawing conclusions and make decisions.
• Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situation.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the general public.
• Ability to work through hazardous weather conditions.

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED and meet one of the following qualification pathways:

• Must possess a valid Texas Class C driver license with no record of suspension or revocation in any state.
• Maintain certifications and participate in continuing education as provided by the City of Lucas Fire-Rescue.

• Previous firefighting/EMS experience preferred.

Fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses and other standard firefighting equipment; power tools such as chain saws and hydraulic spreaders and cutters; hand tools, ladders, first-aid equipment, radio, pager, personal computer, phone and water rescue devices.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this…