Fire Suppression Technician (Promotional)

Full Job Description

MOS Code: 12M (Army), 7051 (Marine)

Education and Experience: Two and one half (2½) years of experience with the El Paso Fire Department in firefighter, fire prevention or fire medical positions that included two and one half (2½) years of state certified structural firefighting.

(The time, from the date the individual graduated from the training academy for structural firefighting, will count for purposes of meeting the minimum requirement of two and one half (2½) years of state certified structural firefighting.)

Licenses and Certificates: Texas Class "B" Driver's License or equivalent from another state (with exemption for heavy firefighting vehicles). Texas Commission on Fire Protection certification as a Driver/Operator-Pumper.

If assigned to Fire Prevention or Fire Investigations, must be certified as Texas Fire Inspector in compliance with Texas Commission on Fire Protection Standards of Education (TCFPSE).

If assigned to Fire Investigations, must be licensed as Texas Peace Officer in compliance with Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE), as provided by state statutes, and be certified as Texas Arson Investigator in compliance with TCFPSE prior to assignment.

If assigned to the Communications Division, successfully complete and obtain within six (6) months of assignment, the Emergency Medical Dispatch and Emergency Fire Dispatch courses and International Academy of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) certification; Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) certification, to include on-line Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) certification course; and Priority Dispatch Pro-QA certification.

Successfully complete the Basic Telecommunicator Certificate Course, Crisis Communication Telecommunicator Course, and obtain Telecommunicator License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) within one (1) year of appointment.

Temporary Telecommunicator License must be obtained within two (2) weeks of assignment and maintained until permanent license is received.

All licenses and certificates must be maintained during course of employment, to include Department and Division requirements for continuing education credits.

Must be personally responsible for maintaining the following licenses or certificates while employed in this job class: Structural Firefighter certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection with sponsorship by the El Paso Fire Department and current Texas certification at the Emergency Medical Technician Basic, Intermediate or Paramedic level.

Employees appointed prior to January 1985 must maintain and be personally responsible for Texas certification of Emergency Care Attendant or higher level of certification.

Must meet applicable Texas State Health and safety code requirements and Texas statute and administrative rules.

Requirements

Qualifications

Respond to fire alarm and other emergency calls. Involves: Participate in firefighting and lifesaving activities. Render first aid. Participate and attend all training.

Perform functions of fire prevention inspector as assigned.

Involves: Inspect interiors and exteriors of commercial, industrial and other buildings to detect fire hazards, efficiency of fire protective equipment, and adequacy of fire escapes and exits.

Inform and discuss conditions of building storage and equipment with owner or manager and make recommendations regarding unsafe conditions.

Issue summons for uncorrected fire hazards from previous inspections and enforcing codes. Inspect gasoline distributors, delivery trucks and issue permits in compliance with fire safety regulations.

Conduct fire prevention programs at public buildings and commercial businesses for employees, and school fire drills.

Perform functions of fire investigator as assigned. Involves: Investigate and document origins and causes of fires. Collect evidence and photograph fire scenes.

Arrest and detain suspects involved in fire related criminal activity. Prepare and deliver court testimony in criminal cases. Participate in juvenile fire setters program as directed.

Present public education programs related to arson. Provide support to fire prevention inspectors for Fire Prevention and Texas Insurance Code offenses that require arrest.

Perform functions of fire equipment operator as assigned. Involves: Drive fire engine to scene of fire or other emergencies.

Ensure that firefighting equipment and tools are on apparatus and in working condition, and that water pump maintains constant water pressure. Operate aerial ladder controls. Inspect building.

If assigned to Logistics, test, repair and maintain fire extinguishers, self-contained breathing apparatus and resuscitators. Operate hose coupling and testing machine, and replace or repair defective section of high-pressure fire hoses and pipe lines.

Perform functions of training instructor as assigned. Involves: Develop lesson plans.

Conduct recruit and advanced academy and fire station sessions pertaining to subjects such as firefighting, medical procedures, hazardous materials, disaster response and defensive driving.

Evaluate effectiveness of instructions.

Perform medical duties while assigned to a fire suppression or medical unit locally credentialed as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, or EMT-Paramedic.

Involves: Perform specialized emergency medical care as instructed or approved by the Medical Director or Medical Control physician while assigned to a fire suppression or medical unit as outlined in current Emergency Medical Services System (EMSS) Protocols, State law, and department policy and procedures.

Perform related work as required. Involves: Keep records and write reports. Take charge of company in absence of superior officer.

Perform functions of a Fire Dispatcher, 911 Call Taker, or Police Dispatcher as assigned.

Attend and successfully complete classroom sessions and floor training to gain knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of a Telecommunicator.

After success completion of classroom and training perform function of assignment.

Involves: Process emergency and non-emergency telephone calls and dispatch, monitor and coordinate activities of emergency personnel.

Dispatch and monitor police, fire and medical communications using a multi-channel radio system and enter information into computer aided dispatch (CAD) system.

Provide accurate and understandable directions to citizens, field personnel, and other law enforcement agencies and ask relevant questions to ascertain type of call for service.

Monitor a variety of electronic equipment and radio channels. Perform related incidental duties contributing to realization of unit or team objectives as required.

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