Firefighter Paramedic en Town of Addison, TX

About the Department

Step Pay Plan

Step 0 - $81,915.47 annually

Step 1 - $86,830.40 annually 

Step 2 - $92,040.22 annually 

Step 3 - $96,642.23 annually 

Under basic supervision of a company officer, acting company officer, or higher-ranking officer, functions as a team member during response to emergency incidents; performs skilled work in emergency response, fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, and fire education and prevention; participates in response to emergency situations and incidents including emergency mitigation and patient care.

Position Duties

• Responds to emergency alarms and calls for service, and performs fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical duties as required to control emergency incidents; relays orders, instructions and information on emergency actions, and follows orders under stressful conditions.
• Performs assigned duties within scope of authority and training, and according to Department policies and procedures; duties may vary according to job assignment and skill level.
• Establishes safe medical treatment area for the assessment, treatment, stabilization, and transportation of patients according to Department medical protocol and level of emergency medical certification.
• Participates in classes, drills, and training to maintain and upgrade current physical fitness, firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical skills; maintains Department records and work logs.
• Inspects, cleans, and maintains personal protective equipment, and verifies that all emergency response equipment is in a proper state of readiness and available for immediate use.
• Inspects and maintains Department facilities, vehicles, equipment, apparatus, tools, medical inventory, hydrants, and infrastructure; inspects, tests, evaluates, and repairs equipment after use; performs minor repairs on apparatus, equipment and facilities; notifies supervisors of maintenance problems beyond the scope of authority or skills.
• Maintains fire station living quarters and grounds in clean and orderly condition.
• Provides fire safety and prevention training to schools and to other community groups.
• Continuously updates knowledge of City geography, traffic patterns, streets, landmarks, building locations, and special hazards of designated facilities.
• Fills the roll of Fire Equipment Operator when assigned.
• Attends training programs to continuously update work skills and knowledge.
• May be asked to perform additional job duties that are directly, indirectly or completely unrelated to normal job functions in the course of presenting certain Town special events.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Must possess minimum of thirty (30) credit hours from an accredited college or university; OR
• Credit hour requirement will be waived if the Firefighter has two (2) years of full-time, paid, Firefighter/Paramedic experience.

• Must be certified or licensed Paramedic with the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS).
• Basic Firefighter certification from Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) required. 
• Aircraft Rescue training will be required, when scheduled, as condition of continued employment (unless previously certified). 
• Safe driving record and valid Class ‘B’ Texas Driver’s License. 
• Clear Criminal Background check and pre-employment drug screen.

• Knowledge of methods of firefighting, fire prevention, emergency medical practices, and arson investigation. 
• Knowledge of applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of leadership and personnel management practices. 
• Knowledge of problem-solving methods. 
• Knowledge of work safety practices, procedures, ad protocols. 
• Skill in using modern fire suppression principles to analyze and resolve operational and technical issues.
• Skill in anticipating problems and efficiently implementing solutions. 
• Skill in following concise instructions in emergency situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Other Qualifications