Firefighter/Paramedic

Gulfshoresal; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfshoresal is seeking a task level firefighter and paramedic to serve the City of Farmers Branch. You will perform firefighting, EMS, and rescue activities while maintaining apparatus and equipment and documenting inspections.

The role includes delivering excellent customer service to residents and visitors, performing station duties, and relaying information to relief personnel. Credentials and ongoing training are expected.

Qualifications

• Provides exceptional customer service to all residents and visitors to the City of Farmers Branch.
• Maintains familiarity with and adheres to the policies, rules, regulations, and procedures of the Fire Department.
• Acquires and retains all fire and EMS certifications, licenses, or other credentials required by the Fire Chief.

Responsibilities

• Maintain familiarity with and adhere to the policies, rules, regulations, and procedures of the Fire Department.
• Conducts daily, periodic (anytime during the shift), and after use maintenance checks of assigned apparatus and equipment, including documentation.
• Participates in firefighting, rescue, and EMS service delivery as directed by their officer.
• Provides exceptional customer service to all residents and visitors to the City of Farmers Branch.
• Participates in all administrative and station duties as directed by their officer.
• Receives and relays information regarding the activities and happenings occurring during their tour of duty to the appropriate relief personnel.
• Keeps superiors advised of progress, issues, and happenings that might affect the image, efficiency, or morale of the Fire Department.
• Practices good business economics in the use of the Fire Department's utilities, supplies, and equipment.
• If available during off-duty hours, answers stand-by or special calls.
• When required, assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Driver.
• Acquires and retains all fire and EMS certifications, licenses, or other credentials required by the Fire Chief.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by superiors.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Job description

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to function as a task level firefighter and paramedic.

Essential Job Function:

• Maintain familiarity with and adhere to the policies, rules, regulations, and procedures of the Fire Department.
• Conducts daily, periodic (anytime during the shift), and after use maintenance checks of assigned apparatus and equipment, including documentation.
• Participates in firefighting, rescue, and EMS service delivery as directed by their officer.
• Provides exceptional customer service to all residents and visitors to the City of Farmers Branch.
• Participates in all administrative and station duties as directed by their officer.
• Receives and relays information regarding the activities and happenings occurring during their tour of duty to the appropriate relief personnel.
• Keeps superiors advised of progress, issues, and happenings that might affect the image, efficiency, or morale of the Fire Department.
• Practices good business economics in the use of the Fire Department's utilities, supplies, and equipment.
• If available during off-duty hours, answers stand-by or special calls.
• When required, assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Driver.
• Acquires and retains all fire and EMS certifications, licenses, or other credentials required by the Fire Chief.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by superiors.