Firefighter Recruit

City of Garland; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Garland offers a sworn firefighting role focused on fire suppression, rescue operations, emergency medical services, prevention and investigations. The position requires paramedic and firefighter qualifications, physical fitness, and ability to work a 24/48 shift or 40-hour week.

Applicants must meet age and education requirements, pass background checks and drug screening, and obtain licenses as a Texas paramedic and firefighter where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old at examination.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 30+ college credits with a C average or better preferred.
• Current Texas paramedic license required.
• Current Texas firefighter certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform fire suppression and rescue operations.
• Search for and rescue trapped or injured persons.
• Assist in continuing fire prevention activities.
• Respond to medical service calls and provide EMS.
• Administer first aid and EMS to patients per Paramedic level.
• Perform administrative duties as needed.
• Participate in department meetings and committees.
• Maintain routine housekeeping and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Physical agility

Oral interviewing

Background check

Shift schedule

Drug screening

Education

High School Diploma or GED

30+ college credits

Paramedic license (TX)

Firefighter certification (TX)

Job description

Notice of ExaminationSummary

Responsible for performing a variety of technical tasks in fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical services, prevention, investigation, administrative and other special assignments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Perform fire suppression and other rescue operations.

• Search for and/or rescue trapped or injured persons.

• Assist in implementing continuous fire prevention activities.

• Respond to medical services calls.

• Administer first aid and emergency medical services to sick or injured persons to level authorized by Paramedic certification.

• Perform various administrative duties.

• May participate on department committees and attend staff meetings.

• Participate in routine housekeeping and preventative maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of examination, and not 36 years of age or older at the time of examination.

• High School Graduate or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• Have completed 30 or more hours of college credit (with a C average or better).

• Currently certified as a licensed paramedic with the Texas Department of State Health Services.

• Currently certified or certifiable as a firefighter with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to pass a physical examination, a comprehensive drug screening and have no more than 20/100 uncorrected vision

• Ability to perform in a physical agility test designed to test essential job functions

• Ability to give an oral interview answering questions regarding potential performance as a firefighter

• Ability to pass an extensive background check including driving record and polygraph examination

• Ability to work a shift schedule (24 hours on duty, followed by 48 hours off duty) or 40 hour work week with an 8-5 schedule

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Class C Texas driver's license and obtain Class B after employment.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The incumbent works in a fire station environment.

• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.

• Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.