Firefighter/Paramedic Paramedic
Job in
Harker Heights, Bell County, Texas, 76548, USA
Listing for:
Harker Heights, City of (TX)
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-05
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Emergency Services / EMS
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Firefighter/ Paramedic $6,000 Paramedic Incentive
Overview
Under general supervision, suppress fires using firefighting equipment; perform emergency medical treatment at an emergency medical technician - basic level; perform rescues using ropes and associated hardware and power tools; respond to and address hazardous materials releases as appropriate; assist in fire prevention, public relations and educational activities; operate and maintain firefighting equipment; operate and maintain emergency and non-emergency vehicles; perform station maintenance tasks and perform related work as required.
SUPERVISION
RECEIVED
Comply with City rules and regulations, and department rules, regulations, SOG’s, SOP’s and code of ethics. Generally, the employee receives oral instructions, but written instructions are given occasionally. Methods of accomplishing assignments are outlined in departmental policies and procedures. Deadlines and priorities are usually determined by the supervisor. The employee’s work progress will be monitored intermittently and formally evaluated each year.
Supervision may be close in the event of an unusual or complex situation.
SUPERVISION GIVING
None
Respond to emergency calls; drive fire apparatus to incident scenes; provide appropriate services as required including rescue, emergency medical service and fire suppression; prepare reports regarding emergency incidents as assigned.Drive, operate, inspect, repair and perform other technical tasks related to the apparatus and equipment in the Fire Department.Perform rescue for trapped or injured persons; provide necessary emergency medical services; operate numerous types of rescue, emergency medical and fire suppression equipment as necessary.Respond to fire alarms; drive assigned apparatus; assist in firefighting operation including laying and connecting hoses, maintaining pumping apparatus, holding nozzles and directing water streams or other chemicals and raising and climbing ladders; assist with medical and rescue needs at fire scenes; determine hydrant/hose operations at incident scene.Maintain appropriate certifications through constant training; participate in and direct instruction for department personnel.Clean, re-equip, and re-stock vehicles after each call. Clean areas of responsibility. Perform inventories and vehicle checks on a daily basis.Participate in cleaning and maintaining station facilities, equipment and apparatus; ensure that appropriate conditions are maintained at assigned station; ensure that all equipment and apparatus is in a constant state of readiness for emergency calls.Study street and apartment locations in assigned district; perform inspections of sprinkler systems and other fire prevention devices; participate in a variety of fire prevention operations, activities and programs including training, fire investigations, code enforcement; participate in activities and operations in response to natural disasters, major accidents, incidents involving hazardous materials, and other emergency situations.Documentation of information about fire incidents and medical patient reports as required by department policy and state law.All other duties as assigned.DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS APPEARANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Appearance - overall dress, cleanliness and demeanor shall be acceptable as per department policies.Greeting - the ability to make a good first impression - to easily put patients at ease.Responsiveness - the traits of awareness, perception, empathy, sensitivity, consideration, consciousness and other characteristics which reflect an ability to successfully interact with citizens, patients, and co-workers.EDUCATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Education - skills and training acquired through schools, seminars, military or other formal programs - including the ability to read, write, reason, question, and explain. The minimum level of education required for a reasonable chance of success in the position is a high school diploma.Intellectual development - intellectual diversification and range of interest.Diversity of interests - range of professional, technical and personal interests, including hobbies and other pursuits which reflect variety, versatility,…
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