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<undefined><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true">Under supervision, provides service delivery in mitigation, response, control, and recovery of fire related emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, emergency medical services, and other emergent and non-emergent tasks inherent to the fire service necessary to protect life and property. Performs related work as required.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><br></undefined><undefined><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true">Adhere to all City policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook, in particular:</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Attendance Policy</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">All Safety Policies and Procedures</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Appropriate business casual attire for office personnel and proper uniform attire for those departments that are so designated (Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments);</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Responds to fire alarms, emergency medical services calls, and water related incidents related to the delivery of services as directed by the department;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Performs fire suppression including rescue, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, and other related tasks associated with suppression activities;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Engages in the delivery of emergency medical services in a pre-hospital environment at a level determined by the department and provides other functions associated with an emergency medical system;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Works in an outdoor environment subject to extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and intermittent exposure to other hostile environments, confined spaces and noise intensity;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Maintains intense physical activity over prolonged periods of time including, but not limited to, standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, stooping, swimming, moving and lifting extremely heavy objects, and deployment of equipment during emergencies;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Inspects, cleans, and maintains apparatus, equipment, quarters, and grounds;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Conducts inspections of businesses, facilities, and related sites to ensure compliance with applicable laws and/or standards;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Engages in hydrant inspection and maintenance;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Participates in and conducts training classes as determined by the department;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Participates in physical fitness training as directed by the department to improve or maintain an effective level of performance;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">May be required to assume a position of Driver/Engineer in any capacity as directed by the department;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Performs all other duties, assignments, and tasks as assigned.</span><br></undefined><undefined><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true">High School Diploma or GED;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Basic Firefighter Certification;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Basic EMT certification;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">EMT-Paramedic Certification within twenty-four months;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">CPR Instructor;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Hazardous materials D.O.T. certification;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Confined Space/High Angle Rescue at a level determined by the department;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Must successfully obtain certifications within the one-year probationary period;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">May be required to travel for training and extended periods;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Must be able to maintain a professional appearance;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">All certifications must be maintained as a condition of continued employment;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Must possess and able to maintain a Valid Texas Driver License;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Must be able to obtain a class “B CDL” driver license issued by the State of Texas within the first 12 months of employment. The class “B CDL” driver license must be maintained as a condition of continued employment</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Supplemental Information</span><br></undefined><undefined><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true">Shall possess effective oral and written communicative skills;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Ability of reason abstractly using highly technical and mechanical concepts;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Must have the ability to take effective action in all emergency situations;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Shall exhibit emotional stability and technical expertise in hazardous environments while functioning under extreme stress;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills in the work place and community;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Shall maintain acceptable physical fitness, endurance, and agility to perform effectively in all facets of work as determined by the department.</span><br></undefined>

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