Firefighter
4 weeks ago
Location : Princeton, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400036
Department: Fire Department
Opening Date: 12/18/2024
Description
Are you equipped to Make a Difference? Ready to be Valued and Rewarded? Work for the third fastest growing city in the nation. The City of Princeton is currently accepting applications for Firefighter/EMT. Our community features an uncommon blend of open spaces, big city amenities and a relaxed way of life. Come see why our employees love working in Princeton.
Essential Functions
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties that are not listed below; reasonable accommodation will be provided as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- 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.
- Inspects and maintains Fire Department facilities, vehicles, equipment, apparatus, tools, supplies, and hydrants; inspects, tests, evaluates, and repairs equipment after use; notifies supervisors of equipment problems beyond the scope of authority or skills.
- Inspects and maintains personal protective equipment and assures that all firefighting equipment is in a state of readiness and available for immediate use.
- Operates emergency, fire, rescue, medical, and life-saving tools and equipment; assists and coordinates with law enforcement personnel and other responders as required; ventilates and enters burning structures to extinguish fires and rescue victims; The Firefighter will function as an EMT-Paramedic as required by the City of Princeton. Additional EMS responsibilities are outlined in the department's Medical Treatment Protocols. Mitigates hazards, emergency situations, and hazardous materials incidents; performs salvage and clean-up activities at fire and emergency scenes.
- Performs station maintenance; maintains station living quarters in a clean and orderly condition; operates, inspects, and maintains ambulance and other fire equipment; performs minor repairs on apparatus and equipment inside and outside of facilities; recommends replacement supplies as needed to station officer.
- Learns City geography, traffic patterns, streets, landmarks, building locations, and special hazards of designated facilities, to ensure that firefighting activities are accomplished in a fast, effective and safe manner.
- Assists with inspection of buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances; may assist with fire investigations when requested by the fire investigator or the incident commander.
- Conducts public education sessions for a wide variety of audiences; participates in fire prevention, pre-fire planning, and safety programs; assists with training of citizens and volunteer staff as assigned.
- Attends training programs to continuously update work skills and knowledge.
- Step up as an Engineer and perform responsibilities of Engineer when absences occur.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required
Minimum Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Must possess a valid Texas Class B exempt Driver's License or be able to acquire one within six months of hire.
- Certification for Firefighters from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
- Emergency Medical Technician EMT-B Certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
- All licenses and certifications must always remain current and valid.
- Fire Department guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Principles and practices of modern fire suppression and prevention.
- Procedures and equipment used in modern firefighting and emergency medical response.
- Operational characteristics of fire suppression apparatus and equipment.
- Methods and techniques of recognizing hazardous materials.
- City geography, traffic patterns, and the location of all streets, landmarks and buildings, and surrounding areas.
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations governing fire safety.
- Providing firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical services under emergency conditions.
- Observing and following safe firefighting and rescue practices.
- Following orders under stressful conditions.
- Recognizing the construction, contents and occupancy of buildings to apply appropriate standard firefighting techniques.
- Assessing emergency medical needs, stabilizing patients, and providing emergency medical care.
- Operating and maintaining fire suppression apparatus, tools and equipment.
- Maintaining physical condition is required for the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.
- Performing maintenance and repair of firefighting vehicles, facilities and equipment.
- Operating and maintaining computer and communications equipment.
- Communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
- Work is performed outdoors and indoors at emergency incident sites, and in fire station facilities; requires strenuous physical efforts, and the ability to lift and move items weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds; may be exposed to environmental allergens, gases, fumes, hazardous chemicals, communicable diseases, and potential physical harm. Must be able to work in uniform during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift.
- Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (50-100 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate odors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depths. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate textures. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communication ability.
Environmental Factors: Tasks may risk exposure to extreme heat/cold or extreme weather conditions, strong odors and/or smoke, strong and/or toxic chemicals, dust or pollen, and elements that can cause illness (e.g. pathogenic substances, viruses, parasites).
Insurance
Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Employee Benefits Pool (TML IEBP)
- Health and Dental
- Vision (AVESIS)
- Life insurance through The Standard ($15,000)
- Short-term disability insurance (Standard Insurance)
- Workers' compensation (TML)
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
- All Regular Full-Time Employees
The City of Princeton provides:
- 15 Paid Holidays
- Bereavement
- Extended Leave
- Sick Time
- Vacation
$5 per month for each entire month employed after 1-year service
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