Firefighter/ Emergency Medical Technician: Basic, Advance, or Paramedic

About the role

The Freeport Fire & EMS Department is seeking part-time firefighters/emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to respond to fire and medical emergencies. The position is considered essential personnel and requires flexible hours to maintain minimum staffing.

Responsibilities

• Performs fire suppression, fire prevention, fire inspection, fire investigation, emergency medical services, and/or emergency management response, as assigned
• Responds to alarms and operates in a safe manner
• Safely operates department apparatus, vehicles, and equipment
• Performs the duties of pump operator as assigned
• Contributes to routine protocols to keep Fire department facilities clean and safe
• May inspect buildings and other properties for fire hazards and enforces fire prevention ordinances
• Partners with Emergency Medical Technicians on shift, or any others as assigned, to execute duties
• Responsible for coordinating with team to ensure the safety of employees and volunteer members
• In emergency situations, may serve as the Incident Commander during emergency operations
• Contribute to efficient fire, emergency medical, and emergency management operations
• Follows policies and procedures of the department
• Participates in implementation of fire and emergency medical service programs for the city in order to carry department policies and goals effectively and efficiently
• Attends training, meetings, and department in-service activities as assigned
• Fulfills other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Texas Department of State Health Services certification as an EMT or higher
• Texas Commission on Fire Protection certification as a Basic Structural Firefighter
• Valid Texas Driver License, or the ability to obtain one within 90-days of hire, with a Class B endorsement if applicable
• Must pass a drug analysis test, physical exam, and successfully complete a background check

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern fire suppression, prevention, inspection, investigation, and emergency medical services
• Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, procedures, and regulations
• Ability to use tools and equipment safely
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to effectively give and receive instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the members of the community

Skills

• Indirectly supervises junior Firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians, or any others assigned
• May serve as the Incident Commander during emergency operations
• Directly and indirectly responsible to ensure the safe actions of employees and volunteer members
• Completes daily assign station duties
• May evaluate fire, emergency medical, and emergency management operations
• Enforces policies and procedures for the department in order to implement directives from the Chief
• Implement fire and emergency medical service programs for the city in order to better carry out the policies and goals including those set forward in the city affirmative action plan
• Attends training and meetings as may be assigned
• May recommend programs or policies to alleviate department deficiencies
• Responds to alarms and operates in a safe manner
• Safely operates department apparatus and vehicles
• Performs the duties of pump operator as assigned
• May inspect buildings and other properties for fire hazards and enforces fire prevention ordinances
• May perform departmental in-service training and activities
• Obtains prior approval for expenditures
• Prepares a variety of reports as necessary
• May be asked to evaluate the need for new equipment and supplies
• Meets with the public on all aspects of shift activities, as required or assigned
• May be assigned to perform the duties of a higher classification in their absence
• Stay current with firefighting technique and medical practices
• May be assigned to perform any and all duties as necessary

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned for this position.

Pay

• Part-Time, Temporary: Estimated annual salary of $49,055

Schedule

• Flexible hours assigned in order to maintain minimum staffing, as well as meet the required staffing needs. Shifts assigned in 12-hour or 24-hour increments. Total hours required are not guaranteed for Part-time, Temporary positions. Hours worked will be paid in accordance with FLSA. Hours will vary and may be altered at the discretion of the City Manager, Fire Chief, or a designee.