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Form of workThis job posting is to create a list for future Part-Time Firefighter vacancies within the department. Should an opening be available, the department will reach out to candidates who have completed the pre-employment process.
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by January 12, 2024, at 1700 hours to be considered. Applications will be maintained up to 1-year of the job closing date.
Pre-Employment Process
PAT Testing: January 22-24, 2024
Pre-Employment Process
PAT Testing: January 22-24, 2024
Invitation to Interview: By January 26, 2024
Interviews: Week of January 29, 2024
Interviews: Week of January 29, 2024
Physical Agility Test:
- 100 ft. aerial climb and descend. Candidate must not stop and must be a smooth climb to the top of the platform. Candidate shall wear workout attire, helmet, gloves and SCBA (SCBA removed and replaced with Class III safety harness) within 5 minutes. 3-minute rest period.
- 40-yard 200 lb. Rescue Dummy Drag (workout attire, helmet, gloves, and SCBA). Candidate must drag the dummy without stopping within 2 minutes. 3-minute rest period.
- 12 flights of stairs, 8-minute time limit (workout attire, helmet, gloves and SCBA). 3-minute rest period.
- 1-mile run, 10 minutes time limit, applicant cannot stop or walk (regular workout attire).
- PAT Video Demonstration - click here
Firefighter Skills Agility Test:
- Extend and retract a 24-foot extension ladder to the second story of the training facility.
- Start vent saw. Climb 24 ft ladder to the roof line and return to the ground.
- Catch hydrant using a 5-inch supply line while pulling 100 ft of hose and placing hydrant valve on the secondary cap.
- Deploy a 1 ¾ inch attack line to the second story of training building and flow a continuous stream for 60 seconds.
- Candidates will be required to wear a fire helmet, gloves and SCBA. Candidate will sign a liability waiver prior to performing.
Minimum requirements
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age with no upper age limit
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- Must be U.S. citizen by birth or naturalized, OR if not a U.S. citizen, immigration status must be current and permit the applicant to work a full-time job in the U.S.
- Must be a current full-time firefighter at a department regulated by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
Required Certifications at the time of testing:
- NFPA 1001, Firefighter I and II: TCFP, IFSAC, or ProBoard
- NFPA 1072, Hazmat Awareness and HazMat Ops: TCFP, IFSAC, or ProBoard
- EMS: EMT-Basic or higher
- NIMS IS 100, 200
Preferred Certifications
- NFPA Fire Instructor I
- NFPA Driver/Operator, Pumper and Aerial
- NIMS 700, 800
Additional Requirements
1. A valid Texas Class B Exempt driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Willing to become certified within 12 months of employment.
2. Requires a comprehensive background investigation to include a local, state, and federal criminal history check and sex offender registry check.
3. Requires an ongoing satisfactory result from a medical evaluation and substance/controlled substance testing.
Expected Performance Standard
Members at all levels are expected to demonstrate the highest level of ethics, leadership at all levels, and effectively work together to meet the needs and expectations of the community and the department through work behaviors that support and align with the department’s vision, mission, values, goals, and objectives.
The Part-Time Firefighter will be assigned twelve (12) hour on-duty shifts. Flexible shifts for part-time firefighting employment: Options for 12, 24, or 36-hour shifts based on employee’s availability and staffing needs. The Part-Time Firefighter must staff at least six (6) monthly shifts to remain active.
Benefits
Starting Wage: Starting Pay at $20.60 per hour (after 6 month probationary period of $19.50 per hour). Annual step raises available. Additional pay when assigned to Driver or Officer Duties.
Holiday Pay: 2x Hourly Rate
Weekend Pay: 1.3x Hourly Rate for Friday PM Shift through Sunday PM Shift
Retirement: TCDRS Retirement Plan with Optional 457b Plan
Protective Clothing: Supplied by District
Uniforms: Supplied by District
Essential Job Functions
1. Is familiar with all expectations, policies, and standard operating practices of the Department.
2. Maintains physical and emotional health/wellness as required to complete assigned duties of this job.
3. Safely performs all duties and assigned tasks.
4. Has a working knowledge and ensures the operational readiness of all assigned apparatus and equipment.
5. Has a working knowledge of station territory, streets, target hazards, location of water sources, including hydrants.
6. Responds with his assigned crew to emergency scenes and planned events.
7. Actively, safely, and professionally participates in all suppression, medical response, or related activities while under the supervision of a Captain and/or Chief Officer.
8. Actively, safely, and professionally participates in company pre-plans and life safety surveys of commercial and public buildings and facilities.
9. Active and professionally participates in station duties, training, drills, and public relations events.
10. Wears and uses personal safety equipment and personal protection clothing as required by site conditions, assigned tasks, and in accordance with standard operating practices and expectations.
11. Is courteous and professional in all interactions with the public and with fellow firefighters, officers, and other emergency response partners.
12. Completes incident reports and other required reports accurately and in accordance with standard operating practices.
13. Maintains personal hygiene, appearance, and station spaces in accordance with expectations.
14. Abides by department rules and regulations.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge
Fire Suppression. Thorough knowledge of fire suppression practices to include fire behavior, building construction, suppression systems, fire prevention, Incident Management, strategy and tactics, and knowledge of emergency vehicle operations and basic maintenance needs including fire engine, aerial, and medical apparatus.
Emergency Medical Services. Thorough knowledge of the provision of emergency medical care and emergency response principles.
Emergency Management. Working knowledge of large-scale emergency and disaster management, to include the National Planning Frameworks to prevent, protect, respond, recover, and mitigate against all threats and hazards.
Incident Management. Working knowledge of incident management systems, “Blue Card” incident command, and
the National Incident Management System (“NIMS”).
Safety/Security. Working knowledge of department safety expectations and standard operating practices. Working knowledge of situational awareness, operational readiness, and resource management in light of applicable NFPA, OSHA, ANSI, and related standards.
Fire Suppression. Thorough knowledge of fire suppression practices to include fire behavior, building construction, suppression systems, fire prevention, Incident Management, strategy and tactics, and knowledge of emergency vehicle operations and basic maintenance needs including fire engine, aerial, and medical apparatus.
Emergency Medical Services. Thorough knowledge of the provision of emergency medical care and emergency response principles.
Emergency Management. Working knowledge of large-scale emergency and disaster management, to include the National Planning Frameworks to prevent, protect, respond, recover, and mitigate against all threats and hazards.
Incident Management. Working knowledge of incident management systems, “Blue Card” incident command, and
the National Incident Management System (“NIMS”).
Safety/Security. Working knowledge of department safety expectations and standard operating practices. Working knowledge of situational awareness, operational readiness, and resource management in light of applicable NFPA, OSHA, ANSI, and related standards.
Hiring Process:
1. Conditional Job Offer with 6-month probationary period.
2. Pass a background and Motor Vehicle Report check
3. Pass a drug screen and Breath and Alcohol test
4. Pass a medical evaluation
Harris County Emergency Services District No. 16 is an EOE.
HCESD No. 16 participates in E-verify.
