2008-2009 Benefits

FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC - Fire Department

FULL TIME: YES
EXEMPT: NO

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs fire prevention, suppression, rescue, and emergency medical service duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Operates and maintains various fire equipment, apparatus, vehicles, and ambulances.
2. Responds to fire alarms as driver of pumper or ladder trucks; tasks include adequate visual acuity to read placards and street signs or see and respond to imminently hazardous situations.
3. Performs firefighting, first aid, emergency medical services, and rescue skills including: working with fatalities, serious injuries, and other fire and emergency medical scene hazards that may occur.
4. Calculates optimum water pressure and operates pumps.
5. Keeps abreast of City streets, building locations, construction areas, fire hydrant locations, etc.
6. Attends training sessions, seminars, and meetings for certification; and continued education programs in firefighting and emergency medical services.
7. Protects property from water and smoke damage.
8. Inspects buildings for preplanning and code compliance operations, as assigned.
9. Issues Burn Permit processes.
10. Responds to fire and emergency medical calls, rescue, and other service calls.
11. Maintains apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment, grounds, and hydrants.
12. Participates in drills, demonstrations, and training.
13. Trains volunteers and public as assigned.
14. Communicates with the general public and citizens regarding fire prevention and general inquiries.
15. Prepares and submits fire reports, medical reports, ambulance reports, and various other reports as assigned.
16. Supervises the direction of a shift as assigned.
17. Informs supervisor of all work activities and all public inquiries and complaints.
18. Adheres to personnel, departmental, and safety policies and procedures.
19. Performs other duties as assigned.

HIPAA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule must have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities and of the Fire Department’s policies and procedures that impact their job duties.  Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Extensive knowledge of fire and emergency medical services, the behaviors and chemistry of fire and hazardous materials and application to intervention, physiology, anatomy, human body, drugs, and laws and legal responsibilities affecting emergency health care and fire protection.  Excellent skills in math, reading and comprehension, and public relations, and Advanced Life Support techniques.  To perform the essential functions of the job, must be able to work under stress, exhibit emotional stability and courage to perform hazardous fire fighting duties; to work in adverse environmental and hazardous conditions to include mechanical, electrical, fume odor, dust/mist, chemical, heat, smoke, hazardous materials or toxic substances, infectious or contagious diseases and blood borne pathogens; must be able to read directional signage, medical information; talk to emergency medical patients and victims in emergency situations; hear sounds of low intensity or to distinguish voice from background noise;  must have far visual acuity and peripheral vision for hazardous situations; color vision adequate to identify red, green and yellow colors, color coded markings, warning signs, see and respond to imminently hazardous situations;  make mathematical calculations; perform strenuous physical activity, to include exerting up to 100 lbs. of pressure, strength and endurance;  wear heavy protective equipment to include respirators; smell smoke or hazardous materials; lifting up to 200 lbs. of heavy objects or bodies, crawling, bending, running, kneeling, climbing on and off equipment;  work indoors, outdoors, underground, in trenches, on level, slippery, sloping, unstable and muddy terrain, and under constantly noisy conditions; make quick sound decisions in emergency situations; and to maintain a 24 hour on and 48 hours off work schedule and additional hours as required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION

A high school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED) is required.  Must have a valid Texas Class “B” Driver's License by hire date and driving record must be in compliance with City policy.  Must be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician by the Texas Department of Health by hire date.  A Certified Paramedic by the Texas Department of Health is required.  Must be a certifiable Firefighter in accordance with Texas Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education by hire date.

Firefighter/Paramedic-Current and anticipated openings
Close date is Friday, September 5 at 5pm
Physical assessment is scheduled for September 20
Written exam is scheduled for October 4

Supplemental Employment Application

Physical Performance Assessment