Firefighter Candidate Entrance Exam

Port Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Houston is seeking a dedicated Firefighter to respond to emergencies within the Port of Houston and surrounding areas. You will perform daily equipment inspections, assist in plans for Port facilities, and maintain fire suppression systems in a safe, compliant manner.

The role requires lifting, long hours outdoors, and the ability to serve as an essential employee during emergencies. Training and certifications are required within specified timeframes; Port Houston emphasizes safety,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Texas driver’s license required.
• TCFP Structural Firefighter basic certification required.
• TCFP Marine Firefighter basic certifications required within 3 months of hire.
• TCFP Hazardous Materials Technician certification required within 1 year of hire.
• TWIC must be obtained within 30 days of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to alarms for fires, rescues, medical emergencies and hazmat incidents.
• Maintain and use fire engines, hazmat vehicles and boats and equipment.
• Assist in prefire plans of Port Houston facilities.
• Maintain extinguishers and hydrants.
• Drive fire apparatus and auxiliary equipment.
• Raise and climb ladders; use firefighting tools and hoses.
• Provide Emergency Medical treatment when needed.
• Attend training courses related to firefighting and prevention.

Skills

Emergency response

Fire suppression

Equipment maintenance

Safety procedures

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence.

Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Joining our team means embarking on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact.

Position Summary:

Responds to emergency calls in the Port of Houston and surrounding mutual aid areas. Performs daily inspections of air packs, small tools, medical supplies, apparatus, and all other equipment kept on the apparatus. Maintains the cleanliness of the fire department facilities, apparatus, and other duties as assigned. Performs assigned tasks in a safe manner in accordance with firedepartment’s written directives.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to alarms for fires, rescues, medical emergencies and hazardous materialsincidents on land and by water and remove persons or equipment from danger
• Maintain and use fire engines, hazmat vehicles and fire boats and all equipment on suchvehicles
• Assist in prefire plans of all Port Houston facilities
• Maintain extinguishers and hydrants
• Drive fire apparatus and auxiliary equipment
• Lay and connect hose, hold nozzles and direct fog or water streams
• Raise and climb ladders; use fire extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines and other equipment
• Ventilate burning buildings or vessels through natural openings
• Train and become proficient in the role of deckhand for fireboat
• Assist the Engine Operator with duties in the engine spaces of the fireboat, with a viewtoward being able to perform theses duties unsupervised
• Perform general preventative maintenance to the boat and fire suppression equipment
• Perform duties of a hazardous material technician during hazardous material incidents
• Provide Emergency Medical treatment when called upon to respond to medicalemergencies
• Attend training courses and classes; read and study assigned materials related tofirefighting and prevention, hazardous materials response and emergency medical care
• Participate in fire drills
• Perform general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire department property
• Assist senior officers in fire inspections; check fire escapes, building exits and relatedstructures for compliance with fire prevention ordinances
• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability,diligence, and you)
• Perform other duties as required

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required

License/Certification:

• A current, valid Texas driver’s license is required
• TCFP Structural Firefighter basic certification required
• TCFP Marine Firefighter basic certifications required within 3 months of hire
• TCFP Hazardous Materials Technician certification required within 1 year of hire
• TCFP Driver Operator certification required within 1 year of hire
• TDSHS Emergency Medical Technician basic required
• NIMS IS 100, 200, 700, 800 required
• A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

• Working knowledge of gas engines, diesel engines, generators, fluid, brake andhydraulic operations
• Working knowledge of fire pumps, priming pumps, monitors, fire hoses, fire nozzles,hose clamps, couplings, connectors, water hydraulics, fire mains, valves, storzconnections and threaded connections
• Working knowledge of radios, proper language to be used on radio, call signs ofdispatchers and key terms to be used when responding and reporting on the radio
• Knowledge of modern fire prevention practices
• Knowledge of departmental and Port Houston procedures, rules, and regulations
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to read, speak, write and understand English effectively so as to communicatewith citizens and employees by telephone, two-way radio, in written form or face-to face
• Ability to identify and conduct inspections of Port Houston fire equipment and serviceany which is found deficient
• Ability to conduct suppression and hazardous materials response while wearing an SCBA
• Ability to determine color and have normal color perception
• Ability to pass a NFPA 1582 category “A” rating on medical examination or physical.
• Ability to work long hours outdoors
• Ability to have full physical agility and bipedal mobility to effectively perform all duties
• Ability to be able to swim a quarter mile, and tread water for 10 minutes
• Considered essential employees and may be required to work on holidays, evenings,nights, and be immediately recalled for emergencies at any time. They must remainavailable and “on call” 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, dependent on emergency
• Must be able to pass pre-employment written and physical agility test

Key Competencies Required:

• Continuous Learning
• Contributing to Team Success
• Safety
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

This work site location of this job is:

Port Coordination Center

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high. Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job.It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

We appreciate your interest in Port Houston. Port Houston is an equal employment opportunity employer. Port Houston’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Port Houston also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.