City of Aransas Pass (TX) is accepting apps for FIREFIGHTER / EMT. Until January 31, 2017. Salary $41,229.00. annually. For details about this career and over 3,400 other fire departments looking to hire firefighters Join FireCareers.com today… Fill out your PROFILE and get access to thousands of career firefighter recruitment’s across the Country. FREE 7 Day Pass
City of Aransas Pass (TX)
is accepting applications for:
FIREFIGHTER / EMT
Firefighter / EMT
JOB SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, performs general fire-fighting work in combating, extinguishing and preventing fires. Performs maintenance of fire department equipment and quarters. Performs hazardous tasks under emergency conditions.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Under the direction of a Fire Captain, responds to emergency calls, fire alarms and emergency situations;
- Responds to fire alarms/alerts and performs physical requirements of laying and connecting water hoses, directing water stream, raising/climbing ladders and utilizing other equipment;
- Performs duties by making forcible entry into buildings when necessary to ventilate, open walls and other structures to effectively extinguish a fire;
- Assists in rescuing citizens from emergency situations and renders first aid and medical assistance;
- Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water and removing debris;
- Participates in drills, demonstrations and courses in firefighting techniques, medical aid, heavy rescue, hazardous material, equipment maintenance and related areas;
- Maintains general knowledge of response territory in order to select the most efficient route to be taken to respond to emergency calls;
- Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire department property; cleans and washes walls and floors; makes minor repairs to property and equipment; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes and tests apparatus;
- Participates in local school fire prevention programs by presenting or preparing presentations, performs station tours and other public awareness;
- May be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Must be at least 18 years of age at date of application • High School Diploma or equivalent required • TCFP (Texas Commission on Fire Protection) Structural Firefighter • Texas DSHS (Department of State Health Services) EMT-B • Must have a valid driver’s license at time of application and at time of hire. Must have a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s license within six (6) months of hire • Must score a minimum of 70% on the written entrance examination • Must be able to pass a background check
Special Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Work is labor intensive and performed indoors and outdoors • Will be required to lift, hold and carry tools and equipment • Required to sit, stand, reach, twist, walk, bend, crawl and kneel • Required to work on uneven surfaces, climb ladders, work in trenches and cramped spaces • Fine dexterity and manipulation necessary to operate tools and equipment • Required to work in extreme temperatures (heat, cold, etc.) • Required to work near smoke, dirt, noise, vibration and dangerous machinery • Exposure to toxic and non-toxic odors, fumes, dusts, mists and gases • Required to lift, move and carry objects in excess of 100 lbs when climbing and/or walking
Miscellaneous Information
Work requires knowledge of principles and practices of firefighting; knowledge of first aid and resuscitation principles and practices; ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies; knowledge of the geography of the City; ability to operate complex equipment.
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