Firefighter/Paramedic

Essential Duties

• Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fires, including rescue, entry, ventilating, and salvage work;
• Drives fire truck, ambulance or other emergency vehicle to emergency scenes, responsible for safe operation of such at all times;
• Connects supply lines, operates water pump and other fire suppression apparatus, and maintains vehicle in a state of readiness at fire scene;
• May establish incident command and supervision of scene and may direct other Fire/EMS personnel, volunteer firefighters, and the general public during these activities until relieved by a supervisor;
• Performs clean-up and overhaul work after a fire is extinguished;
• Performs maintenance, minor repair, and clean-up of fire and emergency medical equipment, fire vehicles, firefighting apparatus, station, and grounds;
• Performs emergency medical services in accordance with level of skills and certification (see attachment);
• Completes documentation as required, writing a comprehensive report documenting the situation at the scene, assessment results, orders received, treatment rendered, and other information deemed pertinent;
• Takes histories and assess patients in the field;
• Accompanies the patient to the emergency department and monitors and treats the patient during transport; upon arrival, reports orally to the physician or nurse, ensuring proper transfer of patient and applicable information prior to leaving care facility;
• Cleans and restocks the equipment/supplies in the vehicle after each run;
• Participates in fire inspection and prevention activities;
• Inspects and maintains fire hydrants;
• Participates in continuing training and instruction by department;
• Completes various reports, as required;
• Participates in the department's wellness program;
• May participate in fire cause determination and arson investigation;
• May assist other city departments;
• May use computer to update various logs and lists;
• Observes all safety rules and procedures;
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of: city geography; county geography; elementary physics, chemistry and mechanics, technical firefighting principles and techniques; principles of hydraulics as applied to fire suppression; and federal, state, and local rules and procedures affecting Fire/EMS operations;
• Skill in: operating emergency vehicle in a safe manner;
• Physical Ability to: swim; lift and maneuver up to 165 lbs. (i.e. hose, bunker gear, air pack, ladders, etc.); climb ladders; perform CPR; wear and utilize personal protective equipment; and perform strenuous work in adverse conditions (i.e. varying weather conditions, smoke-filled environment, etc.);
• Demonstrated Mental Ability to: tolerate working at heights and confined places for prolonged periods of time.

Other Important Duties

• May be exposed to and handle toxic and/or hazardous materials or work in areas where such materials are stored.

Acceptable Experience And Training

• High school graduation, or its equivalent (some college work in fire sciences desirable).

Certificates And Licenses Required

• Basic Firefighter certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and a Class "B" Texas driver's license within six months of initial employment.

Hiring Incentive

The City of Seguin offers a hiring incentive of $2000 off for certified firefighters who hold a paramedic certification.

Position Will Remain Open Until Filled

The City of Seguin is an "Equal Employment Opportunity Employer" (AA/EOE).