Firefighter Recruit

City of Garland; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Garland is seeking qualified candidates for examination for a Firefighter/Paramedic role, performing fire suppression, rescue, EMS, prevention, and investigations. The position requires meeting minimum eligibility and certifications, with opportunities to participate in department committees and administrative tasks.

Candidates must meet age and education requirements and may pursue paramedic and firefighter certifications.

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)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Physical agility

Oral interview

Background check

Vision standard

Shift schedule flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

30+ college credits

Paramedic certification

Firefighter certification

Job description

Notice of Examination Summary

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.

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