Firefighter/Paramedic

Gulfshoresal; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfshoresal in Harker Heights, TX, is actively seeking a Firefighter-Paramedic to suppress fires, render paramedic-level medical care, and perform rescues using ropes and tools. The role includes responding to hazardous materials, aiding in fire prevention, public relations, and education, and maintaining equipment and station readiness.

Candidates must hold TX paramedic certification, firefighter certification at least, a TX Class B license, ITLS/PHTLS and ACLS, and meet Medical Director

Qualifications

• Paramedic certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services
• Basic Firefighter certification or higher by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection
• TX Class B Driver License or Higher
• ITLS or PHTLS Certification (or department equivalent)
• ACLS Certification (or department equivalent)
• Meet all Harker Heights Fire Department Medical Director requirements
• All above listed certification and licenses are required to be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Suppress fires under general supervision using firefighting equipment
• Provide emergency medical treatment at a paramedic level
• Perform rescues using ropes and associated hardware and power tools
• Respond to and address hazardous materials releases as appropriate
• Assist in fire prevention, public relations and educational activities
• Operate firefighting equipment and perform station maintenance tasks
• Perform related work as required

Education

Paramedic certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services

Basic Firefighter certification or higher by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection

TX Class B Driver License or Higher

ITLS or PHTLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Meet all Fire Department Medical Director requirements

Job description

Under general supervision, suppress fires using firefighting equipment, perform emergency medical treatment at a paramedic level, perform rescues using ropes and associated hardware and power tools, respond to and address hazardous materials releases as appropriate, assist in fire prevention, public relations and educational activities, operate firefighting equipment, perform station maintenance tasks and perform related work as required.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSE:

1. Certification or License as a Paramedic by the Texas Department of State Health Services
2. Certification as a Basic Firefighter or higher by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection
3. TX Class B Driver License or Higher
4. ITLS or PHTLS Certification (or department equivalent)
5. ACLS Certification (or department equivalent)
6. Meet all Harker Heights Fire Department Medical Director requirements
7. All above listed certification and licenses are required to be maintained.

$63,773.84 Annually, $6,000 Annual Paramedic Incentive