Firefighter/EMT Job at City of Stafford, TX, Stafford, TX

  • City of Stafford, TX
  • Stafford, TX

Job Description

FirefighterKey Job Responsibilities:Perform firefighting, rescue, EMS, hazardous material, public relations, and maintenance duties as outlined in department policy, procedures, guidelines, and protocols, and as directed by department officers.Operate fire apparatus and fire equipment during emergency operations and training evolutions in accordance with department policy, procedures, and guidelines, and as directed by department officers.Comply with department policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols.Perform other duties as assigned.Supervision Received:Will receive supervision from department officers.Knowledge / Skills:Must possess a strong knowledge of the Incident Management System, fire ground strategy and tactics, current rescue practices and EMS patient care standards.Must be able to work in combination department composed of volunteer, part-time and full-time fire suppression personnel and separate agency EMS personnel.Must have working computer knowledge including Microsoft Office software.Must possess strong verbal communication skills.Minimum Qualifications (Duration of employment):Highschool diploma or GEDCurrent TCFP Structural Fire Fighter – Basic certificationCurrent TDSHS EMT – Basic certificationValid Texas Class "C" driver's licenseNIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 – Must complete within probationary periodSatisfactorily pass annual EMS protocol testing administered by medical directorPREFERRED: TDL Class B driver's license, TCFP Driver/Operator-Pumper certification, TCFP Hazardous Materials Technician certification, TEEX Structural Collapse Technician, TDSHS EMT-I and EMT-P certifications, 2+ years combination department experienceQualifications Required by End Of 6 Month Probation:TCFP Driver/Operator-Pumper certificationTCFP Hazardous Materials Technician certificationTexas Class "B" Exempt driver's licensePhysical & Job Requirements:Carry 100lbs for a minimum of 200' while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protectionConnect, carry and operate fire hose on burning materials/objects at grade level, below grade level and from elevated positions while on even/dry & uneven/slippery surfaces while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection in varying climate/temperature/environmentCarry, deploy, climb and operate from ground ladders at grade level, below grade level and from elevated positions while on even/dry & uneven/slippery surfaces while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection in varying climate/temperatureOperate at heights during fire and rescue operations, including climbing aerial ladders, on even/dry & uneven/slippery surfaces while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection in varying climate/temperatureOperate hand tools (axe, Halligan, pike pole) and power tools/equipment (saws, extrication equipment) at grade level, below grade and from elevated positions while on even/dry & uneven/slippery surfaces while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection in varying climate/temperaturePerform rescue operations of persons trapped in burning structures, vehicles, machinery and other objects using extrication equipment and other power equipment while on even/dry & uneven/slippery surfaces while wearing protective equipment and respiratory protection in varying climate/temperaturePerform patient care to sick and injured in accordance with state requirements and department protocols as established by department medical director. This is inclusive of patient assessment, treatment, extrication and associated reporting practicesObserve and follow established safety rules of department inclusive of department protective equipment, respiratory protection and other apparel/devices as appropriateDrive and operate department vehicles in accordance with applicable state laws and department policies inclusive of pump operations, aerial operations, water supply operations and other emergency and training activitiesInspect and service self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), accountability system components and small tools/equipment on daily basisRestock fire and EMS supplies as necessary to ensure adequate service levelsPerform all job duties in both indoor and outdoor settings with varying weather conditions (dry/rain/snow) and temperature (cold/hot)Perform all job duties in areas with potentially high levels of ambient noise from apparatus, equipment and machineryMaintain station facilities and perform minor maintenance duties as requiredMaintain apparatus and perform minor maintenance duties as requiredParticipate in department training as requiredObtain advanced certification as directed by the department to include Structural Collapse Technician, Hazardous Materials Technician and othersSubject to mandatory recall/hold over during times of natural disaster, extreme conditions and as directed by department head and/or city governmentEligible Certification / Education Pay (Monthly):TDSHS EMT-Intermediate* $150.00TDSHS EMT-Paramedic* $334.00TCFP Hazardous Materials Technician $25.00TCFP Instructor I $25.00TCFP Structural Fire Fighter – Intermediate certification* $25.00TCFP Structural Fire Fighter – Advanced certification* $50.00TEEX Structural Collapse Technician $25.00Associate Degree $60.00Bachelor Degree $85.00Master Degree $90.00Hiring Process:Applicants meeting requirements will be contacted for testing to be held on November 9, 2026. Testing will consist of 2-parts; physical agility and panel interview to be conducted on the same day. Conditional job offers to chosen applicants within 24-hours.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Work at office, Trial period

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