Firefighter/EMT

IMPORTANT CIVIL SERVICE NOTICE: This position is governed by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143. A civil service examination is required to establish an eligibility list. The exact date, time, and location of the next examination are currently to be determined. By submitting your application now, you are entering our active applicant pool. Once the Civil Service Commission officially schedules the exam, the statutory 10-day formal notice will be physically posted at City Hall, and all active applicants in this NEOGOV pool will receive an immediate email notification via this system with instructions on how to confirm their test seat.

The City of Victoria Fire Department is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/EMT. This position is subject to the provisions of Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code, Municipal Civil Service.

Firefighter/EMTs respond to emergency incidents, provide fire suppression and emergency medical services, participate in rescue operations, and perform additional duties necessary to protect the lives and property of the community.

Up to a $10k sign-on bonus, amount of bonus is determined by years of experience

The Victoria Fire Department has a 48/96 shift schedule.

Additional Incentives:

• Paramedic I Certification - $3,000/annually
• Paramedic II Certification - $4,000/annually (Assigned to the Fire Division as a Firefighter/Paramedic).
• Paramedic III Certification - $5,000/annually (Must be assigned to the EMS Division as a Paramedic Crew Leader).
• Firefighter Intermediate Certification – $600/annually
• Firefighter Advanced Certification – $1,200/annually
• Firefighter Master Certification – $1,800/annually

Consideration of lateral entry for full-time service experience will be evaluated as part of the contingent job offer. Full-time paid experience may qualify an applicant to start at a step higher than the entry step.

In order to complete the Firefighter/EMT online application, please attach TCFP Basic Firefighter Certification and TDSHS EMT Certification.

• Perform variety of duties relating to fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical services, and incidents involving hazardous materials.
• Respond to emergency alarms with assigned company; provide appropriate services as required including rescue and fire suppression; lay and connect hose; maintain pumping apparatus; hold nozzles and direct water streams; raise and climb ladders; clean up site after extinguishing fire.
• Respond to medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents and other situations involving threat to human life; perform search and rescue for trapped or injured persons; provide necessary emergency medical services as appropriate; respond to natural and man-made disasters and provide emergency services as necessary.
• Participate in the maintenance, upkeep and cleaning of departmental equipment, facilities, apparatus and grounds, ensure that the station is in a constant state of readiness for emergency calls.
• Assist in providing public fire education; conduct fire station tours and give demonstrations of operation of fire equipment and apparatus; visit schools and community groups to provide information about fire suppression and prevention.
• Maintain necessary certification through constant training. Attends training sessions coordinated by department staff and outside agencies as assigned. Participates in daily physical training.
• Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.
• May operate fire equipment in absence of driver, including working pump, and checking equipment.
• May drive or work on the ambulance as needed.
• Performs all duties in a safe and orderly manner, complying with all City and departmental rules and policies.
• Regular attendance at work and arrives on time.
• Performs all other job-related duties as assigned or as become apparent.
• Ability to get along with other employees and the public.

Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear; and taste or smell.  Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 150 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, co-peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  Employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.   Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places; occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration.  Possibility of severe injury or loss of life while fighting fires or providing medical services.  Noise level is usually moderate.

Minimum eligibility requirements are based on Section 6.01 of the City of Victoria Fire Department Civil Service Commission Local Rules and applicants must meet the following minimum requirements. The first ten requirements must be met to take the entrance examination; the remaining requirements must be met before appointment: