Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic (Paramedic Preferred)

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• Posted on October 9, 2026

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Texas

6101 FRISCO SQUARE BLVD

Frisco, TX 75034, USA

Texas

6101 FRISCO SQUARE BLVD

Frisco, TX 75034, USA

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• On-site

• Fire

• Full-Time

• Requisition #: FIREF002075

Description

Pay: FF/EMT - $39.69/hr (8hr) FF/PARA - $41.94/hr (8hr)

Pay: FF/EMT - $28.35/hr (24hr) FF/PARA - $29.96/hr (24hr)

Essential Job Functions:

• 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 Texas Department of State Health Services 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, apparatus and hydrants as needed.
• Conducts pre-incident planning of businesses to identify possible fire or life safety hazards and educates business owners in fire prevention.
• Participates in daily training exercises and instruction to increase performance.
• Responds to requests and inquiries from the general public, other Department personnel, and other City departments.
• Interprets and explains City and Department policies and procedures to the public.
• Maintains all activity and material usage logs.
• Maintains inventory of medical supplies/equipment and fire equipment/supplies for assigned station and apparatus.

Other Important Duties:

• May be required to work day or shift and non-shift schedules including weekends, holidays, on-call and extended hours in emergency, disaster, or other situations influenced by heavy workloads or other staffing difficulties.
• Participates on department committees and attends staff meetings as required.
• Conducts public education activities that may include, but is not limited to: Citizens Fire Academy, childrens birthday parties, block parties, station tours, Fire Prevention week and patient care.
• Must learn streets and routes within the city and surrounding areas to include the location of medical facilities to ensure expeditious response times.
• Attends scheduled training necessary to maintain EMS certification and minimum continuing education credit as required by the Texas Department of State Health Services and/or Medical Control Physician.
• Travels to conduct pre-incident planning, provides CPR and First Aid instruction and attends meetings, conferences and training.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of emergency medical services and protocols
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Skill in effective oral and written communications.

Education, Experience and Certifications:

• High school diploma or GED certificate.

• Certification as an EMT-Basic or Paramedic through the Texas Department of State Health Services.

• Employees hired as an EMT may be required to attend and successfully complete a Paramedic training program, pass the National Registry Paramedic certification exam and maintain Paramedic certification with the Texas Department of State Health Services and remain authorized to function as a Paramedic by the Medical Director. If the employee currently possess Paramedic certification through the Texas Department of State Health Services, he/she will be eligible to receive Paramedic certification pay and must maintain their certification through the Texas Department of State Health Services and remain authorized to function as a Paramedic by the Medical Director.

• Certification as a Basic Structural Firefighter through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.

• Current on all Texas Department of State Health Services medical continuing education requirements related to EMS certification.

• Current on all Texas Commission on Fire Protection continuing education requirements related to Basic Structural Firefighter certification.

• Must successfully complete all medical control requirements to perform as an EMT-Basic with the Frisco Fire Department.

• Must possess a valid Texas Class B Exempt drivers license within six (6) months of employment or equivalent license issued from state in which you currently reside.

• Must maintain a satisfactory rating on annual performance evaluation reports.

• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, physical, physical agility, psychological evaluation, polygraph test, criminal background and MVR check.

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