Part-Time Firefighter: Rescue, Fire Suppression & EMS

Greater Harris; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Tomball currently has opening for a Part Time Firefighter in Tomball, TX. The role covers fire suppression, rescue, prevention, public education, and first aid response; testing will support an eligibility list for future full-time or part-time positions.

Applicants must hold a Texas firefighter certification, EMT certification, CPR/AED, and NIMS training, plus a valid Texas driver's license. A physical agility test, background check and drug screen are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Basic (or higher) Fire Fighter certification by Texas Commission on Fire Protection or a Firefighter I and II IFSAC Seal
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Must have completed NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800
• Must possess EMT certification or higher (state or National registry)
• Must hold a valid Class C Texas driver's license (Class B within 1 year)
• Must pass physical agility test and oral interview
• Must pass pre-employment exam, background check and drug screen

Responsibilities

• Works shift schedules including weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
• Runs, walks, stoops, bends, crawls, lifts and operates equipment and hoses up to 200+ lbs.
• Advances charged hoses up to 250 gpm at 100 psi spray or 50 psi straight bore.
• Deploys hoses, pumps apparatus, directs water streams and climbs ladders up to 100 feet.
• Performs search and rescue for trapped persons, including swift water rescue.
• Administers first aid and EMS to injured persons to EMT/Paramedic level.
• Works under dangerous conditions during fire suppression and EMS incidents.

Skills

Basic Fire Fighter certification

CPR/AED certification

NIMS training

EMT certification

Valid Class C license (B within 1 year

Physical agility test

Background check & drug screen

Job description

City of Tomball currently has opening for a Part Time Firefighter in Tomball, TX. The role covers fire suppression, rescue, prevention, public education, and first aid response; testing will support an eligibility list for future full-time or part-time positions.

Applicants must hold a Texas firefighter certification, EMT certification, CPR/AED, and NIMS training, plus a valid Texas driver's license. A physical agility test, background check and drug screen are required.