Firefighter Fulltime

City of Maypearl; Sanger (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays

Floating Holiday

Longevity at $12 per month

Job summary

City of Sanger seeks a dedicated Paramedic to respond to fire alarms, medical calls, and a variety of emergencies in the Sanger area.

The role requires EMT/Paramedic licensure, Texas firefighter certification, and a valid Texas driver license. You will operate firefighting equipment, provide patient care in the field, and contribute to public safety initiatives within the department.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have EMT/Paramedic license (state or NREMT).
• Texas basic structural firefighter certificate (TCFP).
• Valid Texas Class B Driver's License within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire alarms, medical calls, and emergencies to protect life and property.
• Operate fire apparatus and perform firefighting and rescue tasks as assigned.
• Provide medical care and transport patients per departmental protocols.
• Maintain records and reports (drug inventory, EMS logs, station logs).
• Assist with public education and department public relations programs.

Skills

Emergency response

Paramedic license

EMT license

Bilingual

English communication

Public safety

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purpose:
Under supervision, responds to fire alarms, emergency medical calls, and other emergency calls to protect life and property.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions may include the following. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and to be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Responds to alarms involving fire, all types of accidents, gas leaks, flooded structures, hazardous substances, and life-saving and rescue work; places fire hoses, set ladders, operate fire streams, ventilates, and enters burning structures to extinguish fires, and performs rescue services.
• Participates in fire training, fire prevention, public education, as well as station and equipment maintenance activities.
• Performs salvage and overhaul operations during and after fires to remove hazards and prevent water damage; inspects and performs maintenance on hydrants; performs decontamination procedures in compliance with regulations.
• Drives fire apparatus and/or acts as Engineer as assigned, if properly certified, and stands fire watch as required.
• Operates a paramedic vehicle safely; treats and transports patients in accordance with Sanger Emergency Medical Services
  protocol and department policy. Responds to medical emergencies and provides and/or assists with first aid or definitive care and treatment in the field to persons in life-threatening medical situations under the radio direction of a mobile intensive care unit physician or nurse.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports such as controlled drug inventory, equipment and station logs, and EMS reports; operates pneumatic and auxiliary equipment such as generators and pumps.
• Washes, polishes, and performs preventive maintenance on fire apparatus and equipment; cleans and maintains fire station and grounds; updates station bulletin boards and maps as requested.
• Presents programs and participates in the department’s public relations programs as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to develop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, fellow employees, elected officials, supervisors, citizens, business, and community groups.
• Ability to demonstrate daily readiness of the department’s personnel, apparatus, and equipment and knowledge of the streets of Sanger and the surrounding area
• Proficient skills in extinguishing fires, working as a member of a fire and paramedic team using modern techniques; EMS procedures; emergency incident management, specifically the Incident Command System (ICS); appropriate gear, tools, and agents. (NFPA 1001, 1997 Edition); this function will include, but not be limited to: the donning/doffing of full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus, operation of various sized charged and uncharged hose lines into structures and up ladders to upper floors, climbing the full length of each type of ladder used by the department in full gear and perform fire suppression and rescue tasks at elevated heights and carry ventilation fans, hydraulic pumps, tools, and various hand tools without assistance; hazardous materials and confined space and rescue techniques and Texas vehicular laws related to the operation of various firefighting and rescue apparatus.
• Proficient skills in providing medical care according to department policies and medical protocols and performing frequent lifting and moving of patients.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive information and to comply with all record retention laws
• Basic skills to communicate clearly and concisely in English, both orally and in writing.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to understand and implement problem-solving and conflict management techniques and understand and implement excellent customer relations practices.
• Basic skills to complete an additional twenty (20) CE hours above the State requirement annually in one or more of the following areas as approved by the Fire Chief: Leadership, Customer Service, Supervision, Building Construction, Strategy Tactics, and Sprinklers.
• Basic understanding of City safety rules and operating procedures.
• Ability to maintain proficiency and knowledge of current and upcoming or new regulations/legislation within areas of responsibility.
• Minimum Qualifications:
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Licenses and Certifications:
• Must have a valid Department of State Health Services EMT/Paramedic, Licensed Paramedic, or national registry (NREMT) Paramedic license.
• Must have a valid State of Texas basic structural firefighter certificate from the Texas Commission on Fire
  Protection.
• Must obtain/retain, within ninety (90) days of employment, a valid Texas Class “B” Drivers License.
• Must obtain/retain all certifications and licenses required by the City of Sanger? Must be a citizen of the United States of America.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to work overtime and/or be on-call for the department during extreme weather and/or the rotation of schedule on
  nights/weekends and emergency calls and respond to a call within thirty (30) minutes; ability to work a 48-96 hour work schedule.
• Ability to discern traffic signs and house numbers from approximately 50 feet, often in dim light, and distinguish between the colors of red, yellow, and green.
• Preferences: Bilingual in English and Spanish

Additional Information:

• Paramedic Pay
• FLSA
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday
• Longevity at $12 per month