Location: Longview,TX, USA
Description
Performs fire fighting, rescue, and emergency medical duties as required to protect the lives and property of the City residents; maintains Longview Fire Department (LFD) equipment and facilities.
Examples of Duties
Inspects and maintains LFD 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. Responds to emergency alarms and calls for service, and performs fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical duties as required to control emergency incidents; follows orders under stressful conditions, and relays orders, instructions and information on team actions. Operates emergency, fire, rescue, medical and life saving tools and equipment; assists and coordinates with law enforcement personnel and other responders; extracts victims from accident sites and hazardous situations; enters burning buildings to extinguish fires and rescue victims. Preserves property and mitigates hazards, emergency situations and hazardous materials incidents; performs salvage and clean-up activities at fire and emergency scenes. Maintains LFD station and living quarters in 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; orders replacement supplies as needed. Studies City geography, traffic patterns, streets, landmarks, building locations, and special hazards of designated facilities, in order to perform duties in a fast and effective manner. Prepares and maintains departmental records; may assist with inspection of buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances. 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. Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Requirements
High School diploma or GED equivalent, and two years related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License. Certification for Firefighter from Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) is required. Certifications for Paramedic, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) from Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are required.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
Work is performed outdoors and indoors at emergency incident sites, and in fire station facilities; requires strenuous physical efforts and ability to lift and move items weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds; may be exposed to environmental fumes, hazardous chemicals, communicable diseases and potential physical harm. Must be able to work during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift. Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards.
Shift Duty Assignments: Firefighters work one, 24-hour shift and then are off 48 hours. Apprentices schedules will vary depending on education level.
Time Off: 7.5 shifts of vacation per year, 5 holidays per year, 10 hours per month of sick time.
Firefighter Pension: Firefighters participate in the local pension group. Each employee pays 15% and the City matches 19%. You are eligible to retire at 20 years of service and 55 years of age.
Paid Health/Dental/Life insurance
Cafeteria Plan
Emergency Leave
Longevity Pay
Free employee health clinic
Tuition Reimbursement
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All applicants must submit the below request items, if applicable. If you fail to provide any of the requested items, it is cause for application rejection. I understand that I must submit the following documents: Birth Certificate or adoption papers, High School Diploma or GED, College Transcript(s), Copy of Driver's License, Military DD214, DD214 Release Form, Copies of TCFP Firefighter Certification, Copies of TDH EMT Certification, Internet Consent Form (will be emailed), Background Check Waiver (will be emailed).
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I understand that I must be 18 years of age at time of hire in order to be considered for this position. What is your date of birth? - MM/DD/YYY
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Agency City of Longview
Address 306 W. Whaley
Longview, Texas, 75601
Phone 903-###-####
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