Firerfighter/Paramedic

Company: Texas State Job Bank
Location: Baytown
Posted on: January 8, 2022

Job Description:

The City of Baytown, TX is now seeking candidates who possess the qualifications and talent to join the elite ranks of the Baytown Fire Department as a Firefighter/Paramedic.Signing Bonus $6,000Paramedics and those who have Paramedic Course Completion are invited to Apply.The application period runs from December 20, 2021, and closed on February 11, 2022, at 5:00 PM CST.The Written Examination and Physical Ability Test and will be held February 25, 2022.Please note the following items before you start the online application process:iApplicants who have served in the militaryimustiattach their DD-214 (long form) to the online application. Five (5) additional points will be awarded to the final score of applicants who pass the written examination whose DD-214 contains an honorable discharge and at least 180 days of consecutive active service. The application will be incomplete if the DD-214 is not attached.iApplicantsimustiiprovide the license number issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians if you have valid EMT certification.The following are key dates/items you will want to be aware of:iWritten Examination -iThe Fire Entrance Written Examination will be held February 25, 2022, at 8:00 am,iat the Fire Training Center,i7022 Bayway Drive, Baytown, TX 77520.iOnlyicandidates who pass the written Entrance Examination will be eligible to participate in theirequired Physical Ability Test.iPhysical Ability Test i(PAT)iiCandidates iwho pass the written exam, will be required to take the Firefighter/Paramedic Physical Ability Test that same day - February 25, 2022, followingithe written entrance exam. The PAT will also take place at the Fire Training Center,i7022 Bayway Drive, Baytown, TX 77520.iiCommunication -iThroughout the hiring process communication will be conducted via email and text message. Applicants should add agnes.mckay@baytown.org to their email safe sender list to avoid missing any communication provided by the City of Baytown.iiDuties:Performs rescue operations involving removing people from hazardous situations such as vehicle rescue, confined space trench rescues and above ground rescues.iPerforms medical duties at an EMT level.Participates in pre-fire planning, fire inspections, fire prevention activities, and building surveys.Cleans and checks equipment on truck including air pack, tools, equipment, oil, engine fuel levels, pumps, and radio.iFills out and files reports.iCleans station, which includes sweeping, mopping, and performing general maintenance such as painting or mowing grass.Suppresses fire including trash, grass, building, vehicle, and chemical fires.Performs other duties as assigned.iiMinimum Qualifications:The following are the minimum requirements required to take the entrance examination:Applicant must be at least 19 years of age and less than 37iyearsiof age by the date of hire.iApplicant must possess a High School Diploma or GED at the time of examination.iAn applicant is eligible to take the entrance examination if the applicant has completed a paramedic training program through an accredited training facility.iThe applicant must possess certification through the National Registry of Emergency Medic

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