Firefighter / Paramedic

Firefighter

The purpose of this position is to provide fire suppression, rescue, and emergency services. This is accomplished by responding to calls for service; providing emergency medical care; responding to hazardous materials scenes; completing firefighting and rescue activities; assisting with fire investigations; providing public education; and conducting pre-fire planning and safety surveys. Other duties include maintaining equipment and fire stations; conducting tours; inspecting fire hydrants; and inspecting equipment.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities :

• Completes fire suppression activities by driving assigned apparatus to and from emergencies; laying and connecting hoses; maintaining pumping apparatus; ventilating structures; searching for hidden fires; operating hose lines; climbing ladders; searching for victims; and eliminating the possibility of rekindling.
• Provides emergency medical services by answering calls and responding to requests for service; extricating victims from accident scenes; lifting and transporting patients; checking vital signs; and providing life support and emergency medical treatment.
• Educates the public by providing instruction on fire prevention; overseeing fire drills; conducting fire station tours; facilitating first aid classes; conducting fire safety surveys; developing pre-fire plans; and answering general questions.
• Maintains the fire station by cleaning the facility; maintaining the grounds; completing preventive maintenance and repairs on the facility and apparatus; cleaning, inspecting and replacing hoses, inspecting equipment and apparatus; and maintaining protective equipment.
• Assists with fire investigations by reviewing information and preserving evidence.

Qualifications :

Supplemental Information :

Certification as a Paramedic, as issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services or National Registry OR Certification as a Basic Firefighter, as issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection with a current Texas or National Registry Paramedic Certification OR Certification as a Basic Firefighter, as issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and currently enrolled and attending Paramedic School.

Test Date : Saturday, October 11, 2025

Test Site : DeSoto Fire Training Center

501 E. Wintergreen

DeSoto, Texas 75115

Test Time : 9 : 00 am 12 : 00, Physical Agility follows

Report at 8 : 30 am

What to Bring to Test :

Employee Benefit Information :

Health Insurance- BCBS

Dental Insurance- BCBS

Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight

Flexible Spending - Payflex

Life Insurance- Dearborn National

Voluntary Term Life Option- Dearborn National

Employee Assistance Program- Deer Oaks

Education Pay

Social Security

Texas Municipal Retirement System

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Longevity Pay

Worker's Compensation

Fire / Police Eligible for Education / Certification pay

Deferred Compensation Plans- Mass Mutual / Empower