Firefighter (Must Have Completed Fire Academy and - Beaumont, United States - City of Beaumont, Texas

City of Beaumont, Texas

Verified Company

Beaumont, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

The TEST DATE is scheduled for Wednes
day, July 24, 2024 at 8:30 am at the Lakeside Center - Meeting Room, 150 Magnolia St, Beaumont, TX MUST PRESENT A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE AT THE TEST LOCATION). The test will be cognitive skills only (No fire or EMS knowledge assumed).**If certified in another state, contact TCFP prior to test for reciprocity.

Other Job Functions:
Performs other duties as required.

Working Conditions:

Physical Fitness Assessment

Perform 1 Minute Sit-Up Test
Minimum 32 situps
Recover 5 minutes
Perform 300 Meter Run
Time Limit 67 seconds
Recover 510 minutes
Perform 1 Minute Push-Up Test
Minimum 26 pushups
Recover 5 Minutes
Perform 1.5 Mile Run Test
Time Limit 15:3
Aerial Ladder Climb 100' at a 75degree angle

Minimum Essential Qualifications:

Knowledge:

Current industry standards and best practices of progressive emergency services organizations; the geographical layout of the City of Beaumont, street names and numbers, and hydrant locations; safe operating practices and procedures for emergency apparatus and equipment used within the department; generally accepted and department-specific practices, procedures, techniques, methods, instruments, and equipment; principles, policies and procedures relative to emergency medical and technical rescue operations; firefighting, salvage and overhaul operations; hazardous materials incident operations; hazardous materials incident operations; the laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to emergency services response activities; organizational philosophy and ethical policies that direct all personnel in the discharge of their duties; structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Skills/Abilities:

The operation of emergency medical equipment; fire equipment and apparatus; fire, emergency medical, and hazardous materials practices; rescue and extrication procedures; filling out forms for documentation; performing physically strenuous activities in a high stress environment; communications and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc.

sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Essential Physical Requirements:

Frequently work at heights greater than ten feet; occasionally work at heights of up to 100 ft.; frequently move objects 40-60 lbs.

short distances (30 feet or more); frequently hold lbs.; infrequently carry lbs.; occasionally lift or drag in excess of 150 lbs.

of force; perform duties requiring frequent pulling of 40 lbs or more, such as removing hose form apparatus, pulling ceilings, starting power equipment, and opening doors on apparatus, as required; bend, climb, balance stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, twist, and perform repetitive motions repeatedly or continually over time to perform emergency medical services, fire ground, or other response-related duties; lift arms above shoulder level to cut vent holes with an axe or force entry into vehicles using specialized tools; travel across wet, slippery, rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases; tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing job duties; work for long periods of time, requiring sustained physical activity and intense concentration; work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements; within accepted safety practices, rely on sense of sight, hearing touch, and smell to help determine the nature of an emergency and make operational decisions; make life and death decisions during emergency situations.

Education/Experience:

Applicant can take the Grade I Firefighter exam if he/she has successfully completed a TCFP approved class and TDSHS or National Registry recognized class, but has not yet received a state certification.

Graduation from Highs School or GED equivalency.

Must be able to pass a civil service exam, criminal history review, oral board interview, physical abilities test, and medical physical that complies with department hiring procedures.

Possession of a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license, and ability to obtain a Class B motor vehicle operator's license within one year of hire.

Certified as Structure Firefighter - Basic by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Certified as Emergency Medical Technician - Basic by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Certified at the Operations Level for Hazardous Materials response by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards within one year of hire. CPR Certification - American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or equivalent, within one year of hire.

**Preferred