City of Humble
Employment Opportunity
Job Number – FD-20221001-FFP
DA
TE POSTED: OPEN UNTIL: Filled
JOB TITLE: FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
JOB CLASS: DEPARTMENT: Fire Department
REPORTS TO:
01/11/2024
Firefighter / Paramedic
Full-Time
Assigned Captain or Lieutenant
LOCATION: Fire Station
WO
RK HOURS: Rotating Shift Schedule (48/96) ESSENTIAL*: Yes
Position Summary:
This position exists to protect life and property through firefighting and EMS activities often performed under conditions which
require strenuous physical exertion. Major elements of a Firefighter's work are the participation in supervised drills, and training
in firefighting and EMS skills. Time is also spent on special and routine maintenance of equipment and apparatus and routine
care of buildings and grounds, as well as public education activities. Firefighters report directly to their assigned Lieutenant or
Captain; who will review their performance on a regular basis. Work in this position requires considerable responsibility and
professional decision-making.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The types and levels of emergency services provided by the fire department, together with a consideration of the structures and
occupancies comprising the community, and the configuration of the fire department dictates the essential job tasks of fire
department members / employees. This is not an all-inclusive list; other duties may be assigned as the needs of the department
dictate.
• Shall have regular and timely attendance at work.
• Respond to emergency medical scenes, fire incidents, and other related emergency requests.
• Operate apparatus/vehicles in both emergency (lights / sirens) and non-emergency modes.
• Performs rescue, salvage, and, at times, general firefighting duties at fire scenes.
• Perform strenuous duties and life threatening work in a noisy, hot, and extremely dangerous environment often for
extended periods of time.
• Attends in-service / continuing education training in firefighting, emergency medical service, and related duties.
• Participates in physical fitness activities to maintain physical conditioning.
• Demonstrates superior seamless customer service, integrity, and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally
responsible activity.
• Participates in the maintenance, operation, and cleaning of fire equipment, apparatus and facilities.
• Shall perform any other duties as prescribed by an officer of the department.
• Shall work in capacity of Driver/Operator, when called upon to do so, after released by assigned shift officers.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of, and familiarity with, firefighting principles, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of, and familiarity with, emergency medical principles, practices, procedures and protocol.
• Ability to perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper English sentence construction, punctuation, and
grammar.
• Work cooperatively with other City employees and the public.
• Enter data or information into a terminal, PC, or tablet style computer.
• Communicate orally with the public in one-on-one settings, in group settings, or on the telephone.
• Observe or monitor people's behavior, or objects to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions in the English language.
• Must possess and maintain visual acuity and hearing consistent with NFPA 1582 standards.
• Make life or death decisions during emergency situations.
• Learn job related material through structured lecture, reading, oral instruction and observation. This learning takes place in
both a classroom setting and in an on-the-job training setting.
• Ability to tread water
• Use of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and protective clothing to prevent exposure to hazardous materials and
infectious waste.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Work in such a manner that promotes a positive work environment, free of harassment and discrimination.