firefighter/emt - Victoria, TX , USA, United States - City of Victoria, TX

Description

JOB SUMMARY
Testing phase to fill current vacancies and to build eligibility list for future vacancies.

The Firefighter/EMT responds to fire alarms, hazardous materials incidents, medical emergencies and other calls to protect life and property; operates and maintains a variety of fire and rescue apparatus and equipment; and participates in fire prevention, training, and station and equipment maintenance activities.

The Victoria Fire Department has a 48/96 shift schedule.


Additional Incentives:

• EMT Advanced Certification - $600/annually
• Paramedic I Certification - $3,000/annually
• Paramedic II Certification - $4,200/annually
• Paramedic III Certification - $5,400/annually
• Paramedic IV Certification - $6,600/annually
• Firefighter Intermediate Certification - $600/annually
• Firefighter Advanced Certification - $1,200/annually
• Firefighter Master Certification - $1,800/annually

Consideration of lateral entry for full-time service experience will be evaluated as part of the contingent job offer. Full-time paid experience may qualify an applicant to start at a step higher than the entry step.

In order to complete the Firefighter/EMT online application, please attach TCFP Basic Firefighter Certification and TDSHS EMT Certification.

Selected applicants will also be requested to successfully complete the following:

• Written examination (This test will be proctored by The National Testing Center)
• Physical Ability Course (A video of the Physical Ability Test is available online here)
• Panel interview
• Chief's interview

NOTICE:

• The VFD Recruitment/Training Division will conduct testing periodically while this posting remains open.
• Selected applicants will be invited to testing and interviews in Victoria, by invitation only

This will consist of:
Physical Ability and Panel interviews.

Salary amount offered will depend on qualifications. This is a non-exempt position.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform variety of duties relating to fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical services, and incidents involving hazardous materials.
• Respond to emergency alarms with assigned company; provide appropriate services as required including rescue and fire suppression; lay and connect hose; maintain pumping apparatus; hold nozzles and direct water streams; raise and climb ladders; clean up site after extinguishing fire.
• Respond to medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents and other situations involving threat to human life; perform search and rescue for trapped or injured persons; provide necessary emergency medical services as appropriate; respond to natural and man-made disasters and provide emergency services as necessary.
• Participate in the maintenance, upkeep and cleaning of departmental equipment, facilities, apparatus and grounds, ensure that the station is in a constant state of readiness for emergency calls.
• Assist in providing public fire education; conduct fire station tours and give demonstrations of operation of fire equipment and apparatus; visit schools and community groups to provide information about fire suppression and prevention.
• Maintain necessary certification through constant training. Attends training sessions coordinated by department staff and outside agencies as assigned. Participates in daily physical training.
• Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.
• May operate fire equipment in absence of driver, including working pump, and checking equipment.
• May drive or work on the ambulance as needed.
• Performs all duties in a safe and orderly manner, complying with all City and departmental rules and policies.
• Regular attendance at work and arrives on time.
• Performs all other job-related duties as assigned or as become apparent.
• Ability to get along with other employees and the public.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear; and taste or smell.

Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, co-peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.

Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places; occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration.

Possibility of severe injury or loss of life while fighting fires or providing medical services. Noise level is usually moderate.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
Working knowledge of driver safety and first aid. Ability to learn the operation of fire suppression and other emergency equipment. Ability to learn to apply standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials and fire prevention techniques.

Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold and/or smoke.

Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to meet minimum health and physical fitness standards. Ability to climb ladders and work at considerable heights.


Minimum Education, Experience and Certification:
High school diploma or equivalent. Prefer 15 hours of college credit. Texas basic firefighter certification and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) EMT-Basic certification required. Valid Texas Class B driver's license required within one (1) year of date of employment. Driving record that meets City guidelines. Employee may be required to obtain other specialized training to meet the needs of the fire department.

The City of Victoria offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees that includes but not limited to: health, dental and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 City match, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave, paid parental leave, longevity pay and credit union.

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Please visit the Human Resources Department's benefits page for more details.

01

Are you 18 or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a TDSHS EMT Certification?

• Yes
• I'm in the process of obtaining by TDSHS EMT Certification.
• No

05

Do you hold a Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) firefighter certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Agency City of Victoria

Address 702 N. Main Street - 700 Main Center

Suite 120

Victoria, Texas, 77901

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