Fire Fighter

Position Description

Under basic supervision, functions as a member of the Waco Fire Department (WFD) firefighting team; performs skilled work in emergency response, fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, fire safety education, and fire prevention.

Essential Functions

• Responds to emergency alarms and calls for service and performs fire suppression, rescue and emergency medical duties as required to control emergency incidents and protect lives and property;
• Relays orders, instructions and information on emergency actions and follows orders under stressful conditions.
• Performs assigned duties within scope of authority and training and according to City of Waco and WFD policies and procedures; duties may vary according to job assignment and skill level.
• Establishes safe medical treatment area for the assessment, treatment, stabilization, and transportation of patients according to WFD medical protocol and level of emergency medical certification.
• Participates in classes, drills and training to maintain and upgrade current physical fitness, firefighting, rescue and emergency medical skills; maintains WFD records and work logs.
• Maintains WFD facilities, vehicles, equipment, apparatus, tools and medical inventory; inspects, tests, evaluates and repairs equipment after use; performs minor repairs on apparatus, equipment and facilities; notifies supervisors of maintenance problems beyond the scope of authority or skills.
• Maintains fire station living quarters and grounds in clean and orderly condition.
• Provides fire safety and prevention training in the public schools and to other community groups.
• Continuously updates knowledge of City geography, traffic patterns, streets, landmarks, building locations and special hazards of designated facilities.
• Works mandatory overtime as needed.
• May be assigned to other divisions for temporary assistance.
• Maintain certification as required by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and the Texas Department on Fire Protection and the Texas Department of State Health Services.
• Must be able to read/write English.
• May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
• May perform duties in the absence of the Fire Equipment Engineer.
• Operates department vehicles and apparatus to respond to emergencies, transport personnel, and deliver Equipment To Incident Scenes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or GED
• Texas Education Agency equivalency certificate (GED) and Twelve semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university
• Certifications for Fire Fighter from Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) & Emergency Medical Technician-Basic from Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Class B license is required within one (1) year after becoming a certified fire fighter.