Firefighter/Paramedic

Firefighter/Paramedic

Salary

$20.58 - $23.69 Hourly

Location

700 Main Center, Victoria, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

23-00671

Department

Fire

Division

Fire Dept

Opening Date

11/06/2026

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JOB SUMMARY

IMPORTANT CIVIL SERVICE NOTICE: This position is governed by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143. A civil service examination is required to establish an eligibility list. The exact date, time, and location of the next examination are currently to be determined. By submitting your application now, you are entering our active applicant pool. Once the Civil Service Commission officially schedules the exam, the statutory 10-day formal notice will be physically posted at City Hall, and all active applicants in this NEOGOV pool will receive an immediate email notification via this system with instructions on how to confirm their test seat.

The City of Victoria Fire Department is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. This position is subject to the provisions of Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code, Municipal Civil Service.

Firefighter/Paramedics respond to emergency incidents, provide fire suppression and emergency medical services, participate in rescue operations, and perform additional duties necessary to protect the lives and property of the community.

Up to a $10k sign-on bonus, amount of bonus is determined by years of experience

The Victoria Fire Department has a 48/96 shift schedule.

Additional Incentives:

• Paramedic I Certification - $3,000/annually
• Paramedic II Certification - $4,000/annually (Assigned to the Fire Division as a Firefighter/Paramedic).
• Paramedic III Certification - $5,000/annually (Must be assigned to the EMS Division as a Paramedic Crew Leader).
• Firefighter Intermediate Certification - $600/annually
• Firefighter Advanced Certification - $1,200/annually
• Firefighter Master Certification - $1,800/annually

Consideration of lateral entry for full-time service experience will be evaluated as part of the contingent job offer. Full-time paid experience may qualify an applicant to start at a step higher than the entry step.

In order to complete the Firefighter/Paramedic online application, please attach TCFP Basic Firefighter Certification and TDSHS Paramedic Certification.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate heavy motor equipment at maximum operating efficiency consistent with needs, safety, and mechanical limitations of the equipment.
• Work cooperatively with other City employees and the public.
• Work at heights greater than ten feet.
• Operate power driven machinery such as lawn mowers and hydraulic extrication equipment.
• Move objects 20-50 pounds short distances (20 feet or more).
• Communicate orally with customers in face-to-face one-on-one settings.
• Tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing job duties.
• Work for long periods of time, requiring sustained physical activity and intense concentration.
• Make critical decisions during emergency situations.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time to perform emergency medical services, or perform duties on the fire ground.
• Perform duties requiring frequent pulling of 40 pounds or more, such as removing hose from apparatus, pulling ceilings, starting power equipment, and opening doors on the apparatus.
• Understand apparatus limitations as related to apparatus response and fire suppression activities.
• Identify critical incident scene safety factors and address them appropriately.
• Understand and operate Incident Management System.
• Use Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and protective clothing to prevent exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases.
• Observe or monitor peoples behavior to assess patient condition.
• Able to function and exercise judgment in stabilizing the victim when out of contact with the physician. Formal protocols (standing orders) may be established by medical command and must be followed by the EMT-P in these situations.
• Administer intravenous fluids and drugs, including narcotics. Perform airway management, including intubation and suctioning. Direct the proper transport of the victim.
• Maintain proper records of EMS activities.
• As required, perform the duties and responsibilities of Engineer and/or Fire Lieutenant.
• Perform additional primary duties and essential functions that may be identified by the Fire Chief or designee.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear; taste or smell. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, co-peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee regularly works in outside weather. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places; occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. Possibility of severe injury or loss of life when at emergency scenes. Noise level is usually moderate.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum eligibility requirements are based on Section 6.01 of the City of Victoria Fire Department Civil Service Commission Local Rules and applicants must meet the following minimum requirements. The first ten requirements must be met to take the entrance examination; the remaining requirements must be met before appointment:

• Be at least 18 years of age and not have reached their 36th birthday as of the date of the written examination.
• Be a high school graduate, possess a GED, or provide a home-school transcript indicating completion and graduation dates.
• Possess a valid Texas Drivers License.
• Be a United States citizen.
• Be able to read, write, and converse in the English language.
• Possess a valid Social Security number/card.
• Be of good moral character.
• Have no disqualifying criminal, military discharge, or driving history as defined in the Civil Service Local Rules.
• At or before the date and time of the entrance examination, be certified as a Basic Fire Fighter, or be certifiable, as established by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
• At or before the date and time of the entrance examination, be certified as a paramedic, or be certifiable, as established by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services.
• Achieve a minimum passing score of 70 percent on the written examination.
• Successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation.
• Successfully complete a post-offer polygraph examination
• Successfully complete the required physical abilities test.
• Successfully complete a post-job-offer medical examination.

The City of Victoria offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees that includes but not limited to: health, dental and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 City match, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave, paid parental leave, longevity pay and credit union.

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01

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid Texas Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a TDSHS or National Registry Paramedic Certification?

• I possess a TDSHS Paramedic Certification
• I possess a National Registry Paramedic Certification
• I do not hold either a TDSHS or National Registry Paramedic Certification

04

Do you hold a Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) firefighter certification?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you familiar with the city streets, hospitals, and medical facilities within the service area?

• Yes, I am very familiar with the service area
• Somewhat, I need additional training on routes and locations
• No, I am not familiar with the service area

06

Can you lift and move patients or equipment weighing up to 150 pounds as required for this role?

• Yes, I can meet this physical requirement
• No, I can lift lighter weights but need assistance for heavier loads
• No, I am unable to meet this requirement

07

Have you previously worked in high-stress environments requiring sustained physical activity?

• Yes, I regularly work in high-stress and physically demanding situations
• Occasionally, I have worked in such environments
• No, I have not worked in these conditions before

08

How would you describe your approach to maintain professionalism during emergency responses?

• I always remain calm, respectful, and professional under pressure
• I strive to be professional but occasionally feel stressed
• I find it challenging to stay composed during emergencies

09

Have you previously worked in an outside environment with various weather conditions?

• Yes, I regularly work in this kind of environment
• Occasionally, I have worked in such environments
• No, I have not worked in these conditions before

Required Question

Employer City of Victoria

Address 702 N. Main Street - 700 Main Center

Suite 120

Victoria, Texas, 77901

Phone 361-485-3500