Volunteer Firefighter

Salary : $0.00 Annually
Location : 5101 Jessamine (Fire Dept.) - Bellaire, TX
Job Type: Volunteer
Job Number: 23-00029B
Department: Fire
Opening Date: 11/16/2023
Closing Date: 12/3/2023 11:59 PM Central
POSITION SUMMARY
Under direct supervision, Volunteer Firefighters will engage in fire and rescue activities. Duties are usually performed under emergency conditions, frequently involving considerable hazards. Volunteer Firefighters receive training in modern firefighting techniques and equipment, fire prevention, advanced First Aid, CPR, salvage, and related activities.
This is an unpaid opportunity that does not lead to permanent employment and does not include employee benefits.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Engage in fire and rescue activities
  1. Respond on a fire apparatus as part of a crew to provide fire suppression, emergency medical service, rescue, hazardous materials response, and other emergency and public services
• Participate in scheduled training and shift work
• Assist in the maintenance and operation of stations and equipment
  1. Perform minor preventative maintenance, repairs, and upgrades
  2. Schedule monthly and annual preventive maintenance tasks and equipment testing
  3. Ensure that all apparatus are disinfected
  4. Maintain fuel supply for City vehicles
• Assist in fire inspections for conformance with fire and life safety laws and regulations
• Perform enforcement assignments for fire prevention
• Participate in continuing education classes
• Perform other related emergency and non-emergency routine and special assignments as directed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older
• Documentary evidence of graduation from an accredited high school or successful completion of the General Educational Development Test

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Driver's License
• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment checks:
  • Criminal background check
  • Controlled substance screening

N/A
01
Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02
Which of the following best describes your experience in fire suppression?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 4 to 5 years
• 5 or more years
• None

03
Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have a Texas Commission on Fire Protection Basic Structural Firefighter Certification?

• Yes
• No

06
Please list any current certifications you hold related to fire suppression.
Required Question