Description
ABOUT THE POSITION
This position performs a variety of highly technical and specialized tasks involving and/or related to fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue, hazardous materials incidents, fire prevention, fire inspections, administration, and other special assignments as required. Supervises and controls emergency medical scenes until relieved by a higher ranking officer. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for services.
Administers first aid and emergency medical care to injured/ill persons consistent with the level authorized by Paramedic certification, established medical protocols, and standard operating procedures.
Secures safety of the incident scene.
Determines medical status and priority of medical treatment.
Stabilizes and immobilizes patients and prescribes a mode of transportation to emergency medical care
facilities based on condition of patients.
Follows established universal health precautions in the treatment and care of patients.
Inspects, test, cleans and maintains station facilities, grounds, equipment, and apparatus.
Conducts pre-fire inspections of businesses.
Participates in daily training exercises and instruction to increase performance.
Responds to requests and inquiries from the general public, other Department personnel, and other Town
Departments.
Works shift schedules including weekends, holidays and extended hours in emergency, disaster, or other
situations influenced by heavy workloads or other staffing difficulties.
Participate on department committees and attends meetings as required.
Conducts public education activities.
Must learn streets and routes within the Town and surrounding areas to include the location of medical
facilities to ensure expeditious response times.
Attend scheduled training necessary to maintain Paramedic certification and minimum continuing education credit as required by the Texas Department of State Health Services and/or Medical Control Physician.
Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours in essential.
Requirements
Eligibility for the Position: Possess, at the time of application, one or both of the following valid certifications:
Texas Commission on Fire Protection Firefighter Certification, and
Department State Health Services Paramedic Certification
Required Education, Experience and Certifications:
High School graduation or equivalent, preferably supplemented by college level courses in Fire Science.
Current on all TDSHS requirements for paramedic certification.
Current on all TCFP requirements for all required certifications.
Successful completion of all medical control requirements to perform as a Paramedic with the Paramedic with the Prosper Fire Department.
Must maintain good standings with Fire Department Medical Director.
Must be eligible to hold a valid Texas Class B Exempt driver’s license and obtain that license within six
(6) months of employment.
Must maintain a satisfactory rating on annual performance evaluation reports.
Must possess the following certifications (by application deadline).
1. Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Basic Firefighter
2. Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) Paramedic
3. Courage to be Safe (within one year of employment)
4. Traffic Incident Management (within one year of employment)
