Fire Captain​/Paramedic

Position: Fire Captain / Paramedic

Firefighter

Participates and supervises in the daily activities, services and operations of an assigned shift in a respective fire station of the Fire Department; oversees the training and education of assigned firefighting personnel; ensures general maintenance of station vehicles, equipment and apparatus; responds to emergency fire suppression, disaster and medical situations; and provides staff assistance to assigned command personnel.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise firefighting personnel and activities of one fire station during an assigned shift; assume command responsibilities at fire suppression, emergency medical and rescue incidents; coordinates activities and operations with the Fire Chief.
• Participate in identifying opportunities for improving fire suppression methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
• Assign work activities and projects as needed including, but not limited to, equipment maintenance, hydrant maintenance, uniform and bunker gear supplies, and fire hose maintenance and testing; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with co-workers to identify and resolve problems.
• Assume command of fire suppression efforts in the absence of the Fire Chief including directing fire streams to ensure proper cover of exposures; drive and operate various vehicles, equipment and apparatus as needed; confine and always extinguish fire incorporating proper firefighting and safety procedures.
• Coordinates and participates in the maintenance of building, station grounds, equipment and vehicles.
• Assists with the planning and conducts fire safety programs for schools, church and civic organizations and other community groups.
• Assists in training, motivating and evaluating assigned personnel; work with subordinate personnel to correct deficiencies; schedule assigned personnel in connection with other Fire Captains in other stations.
• Perform fire suppression, rescue, and EMS duties in response to emergency calls.
• Manage, review and verify accuracy of daily records and Incident Reports

Receives direction from the Fire Chief. Exercises direct supervision over firefighting personnel

Operation, maintenance and uses of modern fire fighting apparatus and equipment.

Operational characteristics, services and activities of comprehensive fire suppression and prevention programs

International Fire and Building Codes

The geography of the city and surrounding area

Specialized communications equipment

Various building construction techniques and the consequence of each type on fire suppression and prevention activities

Safe work practices and procedures

Approved procedures and policies for hazardous or toxic materials storage, transport and clean up

Procedures and techniques for provision of emergency medical and rescue services as required achieving certification as Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Texas

Fire science and principles of hydraulics

Pertinent Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations

Personnel Management

Incident Command Procedures

Work under stress and use good judgment in emergency situations

Oversee and assist in resolving a variety of situations characterized by danger at on-scene emergencies; conflicts between assigned personnel

Operate specialized emergency communications equipment

Maintain and operate department vehicles, apparatus and other emergency equipment

Prepare clear and concise reports

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Ability to consistently meet deadlines and complete projects utilizing excellent time management skills

Pass a medical physical examination

Recommend and implement goals and objectives for providing effective fire suppression and prevention services

Establish and maintain effective relationships between all assigned personnel

Maintain mental capacity that permits making sound judgments regarding work

Demonstrate intrinsic motivation, high ethical and moral standards

Work a 48-hour shift and maintain regular and reliable attendance

Clear a post-offer medical physical examination, drug test, criminal background and other appropriate testing as required by the Fire Department

High School Diploma or GED required

Four years of full-time employment with the Richland Hills Fire Department or eight or more years of full-time fire service experience.

Class B Texas driver's license

Advanced Fire Fighter Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection

Paramedic or Licensed Paramedic Certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services

Instructor II Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection

Fire Officer II Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection

Hazardous Materials Technician from the Texas Co…