What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter position at City of Bastrop (TX)?
The City of Bastrop Fire Department is looking for a dedicated individual who takes pride in helping others within our community to fill the position of full-time Firefighter. The Fire Department is a combination department responsible for providing fire protection services to over 10,000 residents within the 9 square miles of the City limits. The Department has one fire station that runs an average of 1,200 calls annually. Bastrop Fire Department promotes fire prevention and education, responds to fire, medical and rescue calls. The Department's current fleet includes a 100 foot Platform Quint and Engine. If you would like an opportunity to be a part of a growing department and community, apply now to join the Fire Department Team!!
City of Bastrop Firefighters are responsible for performing public safety work involving protection of life and property by engaging in firefighting and public safety skills. In addition, they may engage in public education, station and equipment maintenance. Firefighters work in an outdoor environment subject to extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and intermittent exposure to other hostile environments, confined spaces, and high noise intensity. They perform technical work in firefighting, apparatus operations, rescue, emergency medical services and fire training activities. Firefighters also perform work on an assigned basis under the direction of the Fire Chief or their designee.
Essential Functions:
- In the absence of an officer, assume command and make critical decisions pertaining to life safety;
- Provide firefighting, rescue, and basic life support at emergency scenes;
- Participate in training classes, skills practice, and drills to enhance job-related skills and abilities;
- Read internal e-mails, memos, guidelines, policies, and procedures to keep apprised of new developments in departmental operations and procedures;
- Participate in physical fitness activities to maintain physical conditioning;
- Knowledge of traffic laws and street conditions in order to operate apparatus safely and expeditiously;
- Study, learn, and maintain knowledge of streets, block numbers, landmarks, and other natural/man-made barriers in order to know the most direct and expeditious routes to an incident;
- Safeguard self and others at all times;
- Respond quickly to unforeseen circumstances as they arise;
- Ensure the scene is free of any remaining hazards, equipment, or trash associated with the emergency response;
- Operate within the Incident Management System and departmental operating procedures;
- Minimize distress and suffering, including giving direct medical assistance; perform triage and stabilize patients by following established emergency medical treatment protocols;
- Review, complete, file, distribute, forward, and record information in logs, forms, reports, and systems, as assigned;
- Perform at the operations-level, or technician-level when trained and certified, at technical rescue operations;
- Perform at the operations-level at hazardous materials operations;
- Engage in activities which have a positive impact on the Department’s image within the community including public education, assistance, and other related initiatives;
- Participate as a Fire Department representative at community events, as assigned;
- Test hydrants for operational use, provide seasonal maintenance, and properly document results;
- Inspect, clean, and maintain personal gear and equipment to ensure proper and safe operation;
- Perform general cleaning, maintenance, and upkeep of Department property;
- Clean and perform maintenance checks and servicing on all apparatus and equipment, making minor repairs, and referring repair needs to the appropriate personnel;
- Assist with returning equipment and apparatus to service;
- Assist in training other personnel on assigned equipment operation, usage, care, and maintenance;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education Requirement:
High school diploma or GED equivalent; must be eighteen (18) years of age.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must possess a valid Class B Texas driver’s license or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) certification as a Basic Structural Firefighter or higher.
- Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or higher.
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, and 800 or the ability to obtain within 6 (six) months of employment.
- Complete a Texas Commission of Fire Protection Wildland Basic certification within one (1) year of employment.
- Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
- Have not been convicted of any felonies.
- Have not been convicted of any Class A and B misdemeanors in the previous 7 years.
- Complete hiring process as outlined.
- Background investigation to include employment history, criminal history, driving record and references.
- City of Bastrop Employee Handbook and Bastrop Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines;
- Operational characteristics, services and activities of the medical response, and fire suppression program;
- Modern and complex principles and practices of fire suppression;
- Principles, practices and skills of emergency medical care;
- Basic principles of mechanics;
- Basic principles of Incident Command System;
- Local geography including streets and location of hydrants and major fire hazards;
- Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
RECRUITMENT
The following timeline has been developed for the application/hiring process:
- October 4, 2024 Application Process opens
- November 3, 2024 Application Process closes at 5:00 p.m.
- November 15, 2024 Written Exam at 8:00 a.m.
- Written Exam location TBD
- Physical Ability Test following the written exam. Bring appropriate attire.
- November 22 , 2024 Panel Interviews (Times to be determined)
- December 9, 2024 Projected Start Date
Firefighter Selection Process:
Application Submittal | Application Reviews/Q&A Session | Written Exam & Physical Ability Test | Background & Driving Record Checks | Panel Interview | Conditional Job Offer Medical & Drug Screen |
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Retirement – TMRS - 7%, City matches 2 to 1 at retirement
- Retirement Eligibility - 20 years of service or age 60
- Health and Dental Insurance – for employee, provided at no cost (optional HSA)
- Basic Life Insurance - $50,000 policy for employee, provided at no cost
- Long Term Disability (LTD) – for employee, provided at no cost
- ALIGHT – Health Care Concierge
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off after 6 months
- Sick Leave – 8 hours per month
- All uniforms and gear provided
Candidate Physical Ability Test Information
https://www.cityofbastrop.org/upload/page/0502/docs/Firefighter CPAT Final.pdf
Position will remain open until filled. Employment is contingent on passing post-offer, pre-employment drug testing/physical, and criminal background investigation.
**The City of Bastrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO) and values diversity in its workforce. As an EEO employer, the City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.**
Salary : $56,341