The Town of Prosper is currently seeking candidates for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic (Full-Time & Part-Time).

(Exam date to be determined.  Once an exam date has been scheduled, eligible candidates will be notified.)

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• 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, tests, 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.
• Participates 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 is essential.

• 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 Prosper Fire Department.
• 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.

• Knowledge of emergency medical services.
• Knowledge of ambulance operation principles and practices.
• Knowledge of fire prevention, suppression, and education methods, practices and procedures for a variety of fire, hazardous materials responses, emergency management systems and rescue operations.
• Knowledge and skill associated with operating specialized communication equipment.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and related hardware and software for development and maintenance of safety and health inspections, annual reviews, and other documentation.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and rational thinking under stressful and/or dangerous circumstances.
• Ability to evaluate various options and alternatives and choose an appropriate and reasonable course of action.
• Skill in effective oral and written communications.