Town of Flower Mound, Texas - Fire and Emergency Services

2121 Cross Timbers Road
Flower Mound, Texas 75028
972.874.6000

For service requests or questions, email
townhall@flower-mound.com
or call 972.539.SERV. After hours, please call 972.539.0525.

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Fire & Emergency Services

Recruiting

Job Opening

The Town of Flower Mound is currently accepting applications for the position of Firefighter (starting monthly salary: $4,099.23). Announcement number for this position is 2012-0045.

Application Submission:

All qualified persons must complete and submit a Town of Flower Mound Employment Application and a Fire Preliminary Interview Form to the Human Resources Division located at 2121 Cross Timbers Road, Flower Mound, Texas, 75028. Deadline for receipt of both forms is 5:00 pm CST, Friday, May 18, 2012. If candidate does not wish to mail or drop off forms in person, he/she may also submit their paperwork through e-mail to HR@flower-mound.com or fax at (972) 874-6450. Please click on the following two links to access both forms:

Town of Flower Mound Employment Application

Fire Preliminary Interview Form

Written Exams:

Written exams will be held Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Marcus High School cafeteria located at 5707 Morriss Road, Flower Mound, Texas, 75028. The cafeteria is located at the back of the high school. Check-in starts at 8:00 am; test starts promptly at 9:00 am – doors will be shut at that time. Please bring a photo id to the test.

Physical Ability Test:

You must pass the written exam before having to show proof of successful completion of the Physical Ability Test (PAT) as administered by Tarrant County College (TCC). PAT certificates through TCC obtained between January 2, 2012 and test date, June 2, 2012, will be accepted. If candidates do not have a current certificate by test date and they wish to continue in the hiring process, they must be able to attend a PAT scheduled for Friday, June 8, 2012 at TCC – start time is 8:00 am.

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FIREFIGHTER REQUIREMENTS

A high school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED) is required. Must have a valid Texas Class “B” Driver's License by hire date and driving record must be in compliance with Town policy. Must be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician by the Texas Department of Health by hire date. A Certified Paramedic by the Texas Department of Health is preferred. Must be a certifiable Firefighter in accordance with Texas Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education by hire date.

Extensive knowledge of fire and emergency medical services, the behaviors and chemistry of fire and hazardous materials and application to intervention, physiology, anatomy, human body, subsystems medicine, drugs, and laws and legal responsibilities affecting emergency health care and fire protection. Excellent skills in math, reading and comprehension, and public relations, and Advanced Life Support techniques. To perform the essential functions of the job, must be able to work under stress, exhibit emotional stability and courage to perform hazardous fire fighting duties; to work in adverse environmental and hazardous conditions to include mechanical, electrical, fume odor, dust/mist, chemical, heat, smoke, hazardous materials or toxic substances, infectious or contagious diseases and blood borne pathogens; must be able to read directional signage, medical information; talk to emergency medical patients and victims in emergency situations; hear sounds of low intensity or to distinguish voice from background noise; must have far visual acuity and peripheral vision for hazardous situations; color vision adequate to identify red, green and yellow colors, color coded markings, warning signs, see and respond to imminently hazardous situations; make mathematical calculations; perform strenuous physical activity, to include exerting up to 100 lbs. of pressure, strength and endurance; wear heavy protective equipment to include respirators; smell smoke or hazardous materials; lifting up to 200 lbs. of heavy objects or bodies, crawling, bending, running, kneeling, climbing on and off equipment; work indoors, outdoors, underground, in trenches, on level, slippery, sloping, unstable and muddy terrain, and under constantly noisy conditions; make quick sound decisions in emergency situations; and to maintain a 24 hour on and 48 hours off work schedule and additional hours as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Operates and maintains various fire equipment, apparatus, vehicles, and ambulances.
Responds to fire alarms as driver of pumper or ladder trucks; tasks include adequate visual acuity to read placards and street signs or see and respond to imminently hazardous situations.
Performs firefighting, first aid, emergency medical services, and rescue skills including: working with fatalities, serious injuries, and other fire and emergency medical scene hazards that may occur.
Calculates optimum water pressure and operates pumps.
Keeps abreast of Town streets, building locations, construction areas, fire hydrant locations, etc.
Attends training sessions, seminars, and meetings for certification; and continued education programs in firefighting and emergency medical services.
Protects property from water and smoke damage.
Inspects buildings for preplanning and code compliance operations, as assigned.
Issues Burn Permit processes.
Responds to fire and emergency medical calls, rescue, and other service calls.
Maintains apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment, grounds, and hydrants.
Participates in drills, demonstrations, and training.
Trains volunteers and public as assigned.
Communicates with the general public and citizens regarding fire prevention and general inquiries.
Prepares and submits fire reports, medical reports, ambulance reports, and various other reports as assigned.
Supervises the direction of a shift as assigned.
Informs supervisor of all work activities and all public inquiries and complaints.
Adheres to personnel, departmental, and safety policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.