Firefighter/Paramedic

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Government Resources, Inc. is seeking personnel for firefighting and paramedic roles in Texas.

The position requires paramedic-level EMS, firefighting capabilities, and involvement in prevention and public education activities. Applicants must hold a Texas paramedic license, firefighter certification, a valid Texas Class B license, and ACLS/ITLS/PHTLS credentials as applicable, with ongoing maintenance of these certifications.

Qualifications

• Certification as Paramedic by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
• Certification as Basic Firefighter 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 certifications and licenses are required to be maintained.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Emergency response

Public safety communication

Teamwork

Education

Paramedic license

Firefighter certification

Texas Class B Driver License

ITLS/PHTLS certification

ACLS certification

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.