Firefighter/Paramedic

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/Paramedic. This position is subject to the provisions of Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code, Municipal Civil Service.

Firefighter/Paramedics 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/Paramedic online application, please attach TCFP Basic Firefighter Certification and TDSHS Paramedic Certification.

• Operate heavy motor equipment at maximum operating efficiency consistent with needs, safety, and mechanical limitations of the equipment.
• Work cooperatively with other City employees and the public.
• Work at heights greater than ten feet.
• Operate power driven machinery such as lawn mowers and hydraulic extrication equipment.
• Move objects 20-50 pounds short distances (20 feet or more).
• Communicate orally with customers in face-to-face one-on-one settings.
• Tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing job duties.
• Work for long periods of time, requiring sustained physical activity and intense concentration.
• Make critical decisions during emergency situations.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time to perform emergency medical services, or perform duties on the fire ground.
• Perform duties requiring frequent pulling of 40 pounds or more, such as removing hose from apparatus, pulling ceilings, starting power equipment, and opening doors on the apparatus.
• Understand apparatus limitations as related to apparatus response and fire suppression activities. 
•  Identify critical incident scene safety factors and address them appropriately. 
• Understand and operate Incident Management System.
• Use Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and protective clothing to prevent exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases.
• Observe or monitor people's behavior to assess patient condition.
• Able to function and exercise judgment in stabilizing the victim when out of contact with the physician.  Formal protocols (standing orders) may be established by medical command and must be followed by the EMT-P in these situations. 
• Administer intravenous fluids and drugs, including narcotics.  Perform airway management, including intubation and suctioning.  Direct the proper transport of the victim. 
• Maintain proper records of EMS activities.
• As required, perform the duties and responsibilities of Engineer and/or Fire Lieutenant.
• Perform additional primary duties and essential functions that may be identified by the Fire Chief or designee.

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; taste or smell. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 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. 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 when at emergency scenes. 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: