Frontline Firefighter & Life-Safety Specialist

Gfoat; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Horseshoe Bay Fire Department seeks dedicated firefighters to respond to fires, auto extrications, rescues, hazmat incidents, and medical calls, protecting lives and property through disciplined fire and EMS operations.

You will perform inspections, public education, equipment checks, participate in drills, and assist in securing sites, hydrants, and scene safety, while maintaining records and continuing training required by the department.

Qualifications

• Twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One to two years related experience and/or training; or associate degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Responds to fires, auto extrications, rescues, hazardous materials spills, emergency medical calls, and other emergency incidents to protect lives and property. Performs fire, rescue, and EMS operations per Department procedures and as directed.
• Presents public education programs, fire prevention, and other life safety presentations to the citizens. Performs municipal fire and life safety inspections as directed.
• When assigned to, drives and operates emergency equipment at emergency scenes, and helps maintain the equipment and related tools.
• Helps perform daily equipment checks, and assists in routine maintenance of vehicles and related equipment.
• Cleans and maintains fire apparatus, equipment, fire stations, and facilities.
• Instructs and/or participates in training programs and complies with all required and necessary continuing education.
• Assists in advancing hose lines and making hydrant connections, lays and connects hose lines, directs water and pressure streams, uses chemical extinguishers, ventilates buildings, and rescues persons.
• Operates all types of bars, hooks, lines, forcible entry tools, and other rescue equipment.
• Performs searches and rescues inside burning buildings; ventilates burning buildings by opening windows and holes in roofs and floors.
• Prepares and maintains records, logs, and reports regarding alarms, inspections, medical emergencies, and fire prevention activities.
• Participates in drills and classes pertaining to medical services, fire suppression, rescue, street locations, hydraulics, and fire inspections.
• Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of fire hydrants throughout the City.
• Assists in securing sites by directing traffic, clearing public, clearing landing zones for helicopter landing; setting up lighting and related safety activities.
• Assists in the investigation of fires; collect and preserve evidence; secure fire scene.
• Participates in a physical fitness program to maintain physical conditioning.
• Performs other tasks and assignments as directed by the Fire Captain or other ranking officer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Job description

Horseshoe Bay Fire Department seeks dedicated firefighters to respond to fires, auto extrications, rescues, hazmat incidents, and medical calls, protecting lives and property through disciplined fire and EMS operations.

You will perform inspections, public education, equipment checks, participate in drills, and assist in securing sites, hydrants, and scene safety, while maintaining records and continuing training required by the department.