Fire Fighter/Emergency Medical Technician - 2nd shift

Responsibilities:

• Respond to all emergencies IAW organizational policies and procedures.

• Operate various emergency equipment required by the Scope of Practice.

• Inspect all emergency equipment, apparatuses, and personal protective equipment IAW organizational policies, procedures, and manufacturers recommendations.

• Conduct inspections IAW FM Global and organizational policies and procedures.

• Conduct inspections of fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, and associated fire protections systems IAW organizational policies and procedures.

• Assist with Public Fire Prevention and Education Programs to include but not limited to: Fire extinguisher training and fire drills.

• Participate in required training programs to meet the above certification standards. This may include specialized training for equipment purchased to perform required duties.

• Maintain all professional certifications.

Outcomes:

• Ensures all reports, documents and records are completed IAW organizational policies and procedures.

• Properly plan, respond, mitigate and recover from multiple types of emergency situations as outlined by the Scope of Services.

• Properly inspect, maintain, and operate all provided emergency equipment IAW organizational policies, procedures, and manufacturers recommendations.

• Demonstrate professional conduct at all times.

Education:

• NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications

• NFPA 1002, Standard for Pumper Driver Operator

• NFPA 1003, Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications

• NFPA 1072, Standard for Hazardous Material/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications

• TDSHS or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Certification

• Federal Emergency Management Agency NIMS Qualifications

Skills/Certifications:

• Minimum of 3 years Fire Service Experience

• Structural Fire Fighter 1

• Structural Fire Fighter 2

• Hazardous Materials Awareness

• Hazardous Materials Operations

• Texas Department of State Health Services or National Registry EMT-Basic

• National Incident Management Systems: ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800.

• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, First Aid, and AED Certification

• Courage to Be Safe Certification

• Class B Exempt Drivers License

Preferred:

• Hazardous Materials Technician

• Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF)FPO• Pumper Driver Operator

• ARFF Driver Operator

• Fire Officer 1

• Fire Service Instructor 1

• Fire Service Inspector 1

• Hazardous Materials Incident Commander

• EMT-Paramedic

• National Incident Management Systems: ICS 300 and 400

• Associates Degree in a related field