Firefighters

Firefighters

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Firefighters

Salary

$21.78 - $23.35 Hourly

Location

Fire Administration Building, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2602583

Department

Fire Department

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

8/24/2026 11:59 PM Central

Hiring Range

$21.78 - $23.35

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Description

Under general direction of assigned company officer, Firefighters perform public safety work involving the protection of life and property through responding to fire alarms and engaging in fire suppression, other emergency incidents and performing highly skilled work providing emergency medical service (EMS), technical rescue, and hazardous materials emergency response. Work is performed under close supervision in accordance with well-defined procedures.

A ddit io nally , firefighters interact regularly with the community in non-emergency related functions including public education and fire prevention activities.

Firefighters are required to work 48-hour shifts and 56-hour work weeks; and may be assigned to work a day assignment (40-hour work week) while assisting with special projects.

Principal Duties

1. Respond to emergency and non-emergency situation and fire alarms with assigned company, participate in fire suppression, technical rescue, and emergency medical service activities which may include, but are not limited to, assisting in freeing victims from physically trapped situations and operating pumping apparatus.

2. Respond to emergency calls for specialized services such as hazardous material, confide spaces rescue, extrication, and technical rescue. Assist in overhauling, salvage, and cleanup operations.

3. Provide Paramedic level assistance at injury or medical scenes including but not limited to administering medical care utilizing accepted guidelines of advanced life support procedures, examining victims, and communicating physical assessment to the hospital physician.

4. Participate int the cleaning, repair, and maintenance of firefighting equipment, apparatus, and fire department facilities; maintain assigned Personal Protection equipment (PPE) and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as required; work safely, follow safe work practices, and identify and report unsafe working condition and/or equipment in accordance with established procedures.

5. Conduct pre-fire planning of businesses and places of assembly. Establish relationships with building managers to effectively communicate fire codes and safely procedures.

6. Participate in and assist with public education and community relation activities, including but not limited to, training classes, drills, fire station tours and school visits.

7. May step-up or act as Apparatus Operator and/or drive ambulance or fire apparatus, as needed.

8. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent Valid T e x as Dr ive r ’s License.

Certifications:

Certified Firefighter

• Current certification by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) in Basic Structure Fire Suppression or above

Certified Paramedic – (eligible for certification bonus after credentialing process)

• Current certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in EMT-Paramedic

Knowledge and proficiency of Emergency Medical Technician basic life support procedures and paramedic support procedures/protocols

Knowledge of breathing air compressors and cascade systems

Ability to think and act quickly and effectively in emergencies

Ability to deal effectively with people in stressful situations

Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written direction promptly and accurately

Ability to work effectively in elevated positions and in confined spaces

Ability to obtain and maintain all applicable certifications, as directed by the department, and meet all requirements of the Professional Development Guide for this position.

Preferred:

Intermediate, Advanced, or Masters fire certifications through TCFP.

Driver Operator, Incident Safety Officer, Fire Officer, ARRF, Instructor, Wildland, and Hazardous Materials certification.

Knowledge of city streets, water supply systems, and fire suppression systems.

Supplemental Information

Supp l e m en t a l I nfo rm a ti on

• Posting Closes at noon September 05, 2024.

• Physical assessment: September 23, 2024.

• Interviews: September 25-26, 2024.

• Planned Hire Date : October 21, 2024 .

Certified Firefighter/Paramedic eligible for $5,000 Certification Bonus, after successful completion of field training.

L at e ra l credit for certified external hires with TCFP Basic Structural Firefighter Certification and DSHS EMT-P Certification with 1-4 years of service in a full time fire department.

WO RK E NVI R ONM E NT :

The work environment characteristics described are representative of this job or that an employee encounters while performing essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Ability to perform essential duties in an unpredictable emergency response situation for prolonged periods of extreme physical exertion in an environment that entails a variety of weather conditions and extreme temperatures; frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing/pulling; exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, fire, fumes, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, traffic hazards, disease, and pathogenic substances; and ability to use appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), including a self- contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

SPECIALREQUIREMENTS:

Drug Screening: Due to the safety and security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre - employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.

Additional Criminal Background Screening Required: In addition to the standard pre-employment criminal background check, individuals receiving a conditional offer for this position shall be subject to a fingerprint-based background screening due to the required access to secured buildings and/or secure data systems.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Email Communication: All communications with regards to the interview process will be sent through an email address ending in @neogov.net. Please make sure you whitelist this email address and/or check your junk mail in case it is incorrectly categorized by your email host.

Interviews: Our in-person interview process will tentatively occur on Sept 14-16th, please make sure that you are available on these dates.

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An Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

www.cstx.gov/careers

[email protected]

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, TMRS-Retirement (2:1 matching), Deferred Compensation, Term Life AD&D, Dependent Life, an Employee Health Clinic & Flex Benefits

01

Do you possess a current TX Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Basic Structural Certification? If so, please provide a copy of this documentation in the "attachments" section of the application.

• Yes

• No

02

Do you possess a current TX Department of Health (or National Registry) Emergency Medical Technician (EMS) Certification? If so, please specify at which level and provide a copy of this documentation in the "attachments" section of the application.

• EMT - Basic

• Advanced EMT

• Paramedic

• None

03

What is it about CSFD that makes you want to apply?

04

Please explain in detail any current or past ties you have to the College Station / Bryan / Brazos Valley community.

05

What experience do you have that would directly relate to this role?

06

Please describe the program that you attended to obtain your Fire and/or EMS certification. Include the program name and location, the state where it was completed if outside Texas, and the general format of the training such as in person, online, or blended.

07

Did you attach all requested documents?

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Employer

City of College Station

Address

1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas, 77840

Phone

979-764-3517

Website

http://cstx.gov/careers

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