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Firefighter-2020 - City of Mesquite, TX (ID: 345702) |
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Title | Firefighter-2020 |
Type | Firefighter/EMS |
Date Posted | 2019-12-03 |
City / Organization | City of Mesquite, TX |
Website | Click Here for the Position Listing |
Description | $63,147.02 annual starting salary, effective January 1, 2020
Please note only the TOP 30 ranking applicants from the written exam will be invited to attend the PAT dates.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform a wide variety of technical tasks in support of fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials, emergency medical and prevention functions. SUPERVISION
Supervision is provided by either a Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain and in some cases a Chief Officer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirements are those required by the Texas Local Government Code, City Civil Service Regulations, City of Mesquite Policy and Procedures, and/or Mesquite Fire Department Rules and Regulations.
To become a Mesquite Firefighter you must be:
EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED supplemented by successful completion of 60 hours of general coursework at an accredited college or university*
OR High School Diploma or GED supplemented by successful completion of 30 hours of general coursework at an accredited college or university* with two (2) years of active military service with an honorable discharge. *An accredited college or university must be accredited by one of the following agencies:
EXPERIENCE None required.
Incumbents must qualify for appointment and successfully complete basic certification as a firefighter by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as well as certification as an Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic by the Texas Department of State Health Services. RANK LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
NFPA 1582
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