Job opportunity - Mansfield Fire Rescue

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The City of Mansfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not

discriminate on the

basis of disability.

1200 East Broad Street

Mansfield, Texas 76063

Telephone:

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Firefighter/Paramedic (PREFERRED) or Paramedic

DEPARTMENT: Fire Department SALARY: $40,000

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: February 16, 2007 Through March 26, 2007 (5PM

Close)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under supervision, control and extinguish fires, protect lives and property,

and administer

emergency medical services.

EXAMPLES OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

• Respond to fire alarms, emergency medical service calls and other

emergency calls.

• Perform fire suppression functions including rescue, deploying and

operating hose,

ventilating roofs, performing salvage work after fires.

• Perform other related tasks associated with fire suppression.

• Administer first aid and emergency medical services to injured persons.

• Inspect, clean and maintain apparatus, equipment, quarters and grounds.

• Perform maintenance of fire hydrants.

• Participate in fire training classes and drills and study technical

materials on equipment

operation, fire suppression and fire prevention to improve or maintain an

effective level

of performance.

• Perform related duties such as physical training each shift.

• Study maps to learn the district assigned as necessary.

• Be familiar with apparatus and pump operation.

• Perform duties of emergency medical technician.

• Conduct station tours and fire safety programs for school children.

• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have skill in communicating and understanding written and oral

instructions.

• Ability to reason abstractly using mechanical concepts.

• Must have the ability to take effective action in emergency situations.

• Must exhibit emotional stability and courage to perform hazardous fire

fighting duties

under stress.

• Must get along well with the public.

• Must maintain physical endurance and agility to perform the job functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.

• Basic Fire Fighter Certification or certifiable by Texas Commission on

Fire Protection

(TCFP)

• Certified as Paramedic by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

• Good moral character and good work ethic, and positive work history.

• Current class B Texas Driver’s License, or must obtain during first year

of employment.

The City of Mansfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not

discriminate on the

basis of disability.

SELECTION PROCESS:

• Written Examination (Date to Be Determined)

• Physical Agility Test (Date to Be Determined)

• Oral Interview (scheduled appointments) @ Public Safety Building, Fire

Chief Conference

Room

• Background Investigation

• Polygraph Test

• Psychological Examination

• Medical Examination - prior to appointment, all eligible applicants will

be subjected to a

physical exam and drug screen.

LAST DATE TO FILE:

Closing date for submitting applications is 5:00 p.m. March 26, 2007.

Interested persons

should submit a complete application with copies of all required

certificates and any other

pertinent information pertaining to the position to the Human Resources

Department at the

Mansfield City Hall. _www.mansfield-tx.gov_ (http://www.mansfield-tx.gov/)

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