Firefighter Paramedic: Critical Care & Rapid Rescue

City of West University Place, TX; West University Place (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

TMRS retirement 7% with 2:1 match

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Personal days

Training and development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

City of West University Place, TX seeks a certified firefighter/paramedic to join our Fire Department. Responsibilities include responding to fire and medical emergencies, vehicle extrications, and public safety education.

The role requires maintaining equipment and documentation with a focus on readiness and safety. The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to protocols, physical readiness, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Responds to fire suppression, rescue, and medical emergencies; maintains readiness for response.
• Maintains apparatus and equipment condition and readiness for immediate response.
• Prepares incident reports and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Responds to fire suppression, hazard mitigation, victim rescue, and medical emergencies; maintains readiness for emergency call response; extinguishes fires and provides basic/advanced life support.
• Ensures the proper condition, maintenance, and appearance of apparatus and equipment; prepares apparatus for immediate response.
• Prepares, maintains, and/or updates incident and other reports and documentation.
• Participates in training drills, safety checks, and physical fitness activities; educates staff and the public on fire safety/prevention.
• Participates in daily station functions, including housekeeping and related duties.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Emergency response

Fire suppression

Public safety

Physical stamina

Education

TCFP Basic Structural Firefighter

Job description

City of West University Place, TX seeks a certified firefighter/paramedic to join our Fire Department. Responsibilities include responding to fire and medical emergencies, vehicle extrications, and public safety education.

The role requires maintaining equipment and documentation with a focus on readiness and safety. The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to protocols, physical readiness, and ongoing training.