Firefighter

cityofhorseshoebay; Horseshoe Bay (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Horseshoe Bay is seeking a dedicated firefighter to respond to emergencies, perform life safety inspections, and deliver public education programs. You will operate firefighting equipment, participate in drills, and help maintain apparatus and facilities.

A strong emphasis is on safety, physical fitness, and teamwork within a respected leadership team. The role requires Basic Firefighter Certification, EMT-B certification, and a valid Texas driver’s license, with ongoing training and

Qualifications

• Must maintain Basic Firefighter Certification (Texas Commission on Fire Protection).
• Must maintain EMT-B Certification (Texas State Department of Health Services).
• Minimum of a Specialized Class-B Exempt Texas driver’s license.
• Hazardous Materials training at Operations Level or higher.
• Commitment to ongoing continuing education requirements for re-certifications.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fires, EMS calls, rescues, hazmat spills, and other emergencies to protect lives and property.
• Present fire prevention and life safety programs to the public.
• Perform municipal fire and life safety inspections as directed.
• Operate and maintain fire apparatus and equipment at emergency scenes.
• Assist in vehicle maintenance, equipment checks, and station upkeep.
• Participate in drills and training to meet required standards.

Skills

Physical fitness

Emergency response

Public safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Basic Firefighter Certification

EMT-B Certification

Texas driver’s license

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Responds to fires, auto extrications, rescues, hazardous materials spills, emergency medical calls, and other emergency incidents to protect lives and property. Performs fire, rescue, and EMS operations per Department procedures and as directed.
• Presents public education programs, fire prevention, and other life safety presentations to the citizens.
• Performs municipal fire and life safety inspections as directed.
• When assigned to, drives and operates emergency equipment at emergency scenes, and helps maintain the equipment and related tools.
• Helps perform daily equipment checks, and assists in routine maintenance of vehicles and related equipment.
• Cleans and maintains fire apparatus, equipment, fire stations, and facilities.
• Instructs and/or participates in training programs and complies with all required and necessary continuing education.
• Assists in advancing hose lines and making hydrant connections, lays and connects hose lines, directs water and pressure streams, uses chemical extinguishers, ventilates buildings, and rescues persons.
• Operates all types of bars, hooks, lines, forcible entry tools, and other rescue equipment.
• Performs searches and rescues inside burning buildings; ventilates burning buildings by opening windows and holes in roofs and floors.
• Prepares and maintains records, logs, and reports regarding alarms, inspections, medical emergencies, and fire prevention activities.
• Participates in drills and classes pertaining to medical services, fire suppression, rescue, street locations, hydraulics, and fire inspections.
• Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of fire hydrants throughout the City.
• Assists in securing sites by directing traffic, clearing public, clearing landing zones for helicopter landing; setting up lighting and related safety activities.
• Assists in the investigation of fires; collect and preserve evidence; secure fire scene.
• Participates in a physical fitness program to maintain physical conditioning.
• Performs other tasks and assignments as directed by the Fire Captain or other ranking officer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Training, Education and Experience Required:

Twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Training, Education and Experience:

One to two years related experience and/or training; or associate degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Requirements – Certificates/Licensures:

• At a minimum, ability to maintain a Basic Firefighter Certification through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection
• Ability to maintain a minimum of Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certification through the Texas State Department of Health Services
• Minimum of a Specialized Class-B Exempt, Texas driver’s license
• Ability to maintain a minimum of an Operations Level of Hazardous Materials training per federal requirements
• Ability to meet all continuing education requirements for all re-certifications, and training standards/requirements of the Horseshoe Bay Fire Department

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, grasp, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, squat, bend, twist, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Lifting, moving, pushing or pulling up to 10 pounds does generally occur, in emergencies may be necessary to lift, move, push, or pull up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Ability to use strength and stamina to work in a superheated, hazardous environment while wearing up to 100 lbs. of full protection gear including a self-contained breathing apparatus; work in extreme fluctuations in temperature; strength to operate heavy tools and equipment up to 80 lbs. for up to 30 minutes; stoop, bend, and lift continually over time; and strength and endurance to remove an unconscious adult from a hazardous situation. Ability to swim with heavy gear and to perform water rescues. Occasionally, when suppressing fires at or near rooftops or several stories above ground, climbing/standing on a ladder.

Safety Sensitive:

This position is a safety-sensitive position. All safety-sensitive positions require selected candidates to undergo and successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background check to include, criminal background, driving record, drug testing and physical examination. Individuals holding this position will be subjected to random drug testing on a regular basis.

The City of Horseshoe Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job responsibilities may be modified by the City of Horseshoe Bay based on business need.

Compensation for this position is dependent upon qualifications.

All job offers are contingent on a background check which includes a criminal background and driver license check. For this position, the job offer will also be contingent on a pre-employment drug test.