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 Firefighter
Qualifications
JOB TITLE: Firefighter/Paramedic/EMT-B
GENERAL JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:
Responds to fire alarms, emergency medical service calls and other
emergency calls; performs fire suppression functions including rescue,
deploying and operating hose, ventilating roofs, performing salvage
work after fires, and other related tasks associated with fire suppression.
Administers first aid and emergency medical services to injured
persons; works in an out-of-door environment subject to extreme
temperature, inclement weather and intermittent exposure to dust,
fumes and loud noise intensity. Maintains physical activity over
prolonged periods of time including standing, attacking a fire,
walking, kneeling and stooping in awkward position, and moving/lifting
heavy objects up to 100 pounds while wearing 44 pounds of bunker
gear and equipment. Performs paramedic duties as required. Inspects,
cleans and maintains apparatus, equipment, quarters and grounds.
Conducts inspections of businesses and hydrants to ensure compliance
with City ordinances pertaining to fire prevention codes; drills
and studies technical materials on equipment operation, fire suppression
and fire prevention to improve or maintain an effective level of
performance. Performs related duties such as physical training and
studying maps to learn City streets.
REQUIREMENTS:
21 years of age or older for full-time employees; 18 years of age
or older for part-time. Ability to successfully pass the City of
Wylie’s pre-employment criminal background check, written
exam, drug screen, physical and physical agility test. Skill in
communicating and understanding written and oral instructions. Ability
to reason abstractly using mechanical concepts. Must have the ability
to take effective action in emergency situations; exhibit emotional
stability and courage to perform hazardous firefighting duties under
stress. Must be able to satisfactorily perform all job duties and
functions at any time, even under possible sleep deprived conditions.
Must be able to respond to major incidences or high-call volume
during night hours. May be exposed to hazardous materials, including
biological. Maintain physical fitness endurance and ability. Ability
to effectively interact with all levels of co-workers, management
staff, citizens and the public. Ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to maintain an acceptable attendance history. All full-time
and part-time personnel are required to have a High School Diploma
or G.E.D. and a valid Texas Class “C” driver’s
license with clear driving record. Must be certifiable or hold Basic
FireFighter Certification issued by the State of Texas Commission
on Fire Protection. Full-time employees must be certified by the
Texas Department of Health as a paramedic. Part-time employees must
be certified EMTs and/or be enrolled in paramedic school.
This description is not meant to be all-inclusive of tasks that
may be
required to be performed on an irregular basis; nor is it intended
to be
an exhaustive list of all duties and skills that may be required.
This
job description may change at any time, for any reason, deemed necessary
by management.
*A full job description is available from Human Resources.
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