Fireman

FIREMAN

The City of Colorado City is accepting applications for the full-time position of a Fireman. Applicants must be dependable and be able to pass an extensive background check.

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Preventing, combating and extinguishing fires with the goal of protecting lives, the environment and property
• Operating tools and equipment used for firefighting safely and effectively
• Providing appropriate medical care within their scope of knowledge in emergency situations
• Ability to exhibit emotional stability and technical expertise in hazardous environments while functioning under extreme stress
• Ability to reason abstractly using highly technical and mechanical concepts
• Must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills in the workplace and community
• Teaching and participating in training classes and drills
• Performing general maintenance on firefighting equipment
• Maintaining a clean environment in the department facilities
• Assist in the investigation of fire scenes to determine causes; prepare inspection reports and assist in the preparation of investigative reports
• Effective oral and written communicative skills
• Assists law enforcement with rescue, safety and traffic control
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Applicants must possess the following skills: critical thinking, coordination, judgment, decision making, service orientation, active learning, monitoring, complex problem solving, operation and control, and operations monitoring.

Education, Training, and Experience Required

• Valid Texas drivers’ license
• TCFP Fire Certification and Texas Paramedic Certification
• EMT Basic

Required to possess or obtain the following Certifications or Licenses:

• Basic (or higher level) Fire Certification with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
• Confined Space/High Angle Rescue Certification
• CPR Instructor Certification
• Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Certification with the Texas Department of State Health Services
• Industrial Firefighting Certification
• NIMS – ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800
• TCFP Hazardous Materials Technician Certification
• TCFP Marine Firefighting Basic Certification
• Texas Driver’s License, DOT Class B CDL
• Water Rescue Certification

Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, holidays, vacation, sick leave and retirement plan. The position is open until filled. The City of Colorado City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications may be obtained at City Hall, 180 W. 3rd St., Colorado City, Texas, 79512 as well as online at www. coloradocitytexas.org.

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person