Firefighter Applicants
The Kyle Volunteer Fire Department will consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legal protected status.
Applications are NOT being accepted at this time.
Note:
Candidates will be required to submit to a urine drug test before they can be offered a position with Kyle Volunteer Fire Department.
Firefighter Job Description
Protects lives and property through activities associated with fire prevention, rescue, fire fighting, hazardous materials and emergency medical incidents and participates in the training and maintenance activities necessary to achieve that end.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
CANDIDATE:
The Kyle Volunteer Fire Department will consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legal protected status.
Applications are NOT being accepted at this time.
Note:
Candidates will be required to submit to a urine drug test before they can be offered a position with Kyle Volunteer Fire Department.
Firefighter Job Description
Protects lives and property through activities associated with fire prevention, rescue, fire fighting, hazardous materials and emergency medical incidents and participates in the training and maintenance activities necessary to achieve that end.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- RESPONDS promptly to fire alarms and other emergency calls when on duty and to major incidents when notified while on duty.
- DRIVES fire apparatus and OPERATES pump and other equipment associated with fire fighting, rescue, salvage and maintenance.
- ENTERS burning buildings to accomplish extinguishment and/or rescue.
- ADVANCES charged and uncharged hose lines and APPLIES extinguishing agents to fires.
- PROTECTS property from unnecessary smoke and water damage by using salvage covers and positive pressure ventilation fans.
- POSITIONS and CLIMBS ladders to gain access to upper floors or to accomplish rescue.
- CLIMBS, CRAWLS and RUNS as necessary to accomplish fire extinguishment, rescue and personal safety.
- CARRIES or MOVES heavy equipment and/or objects necessary to accomplish fire extinguishment or rescue.
- Effectively COMMUNICATES verbally by means of two-way radio as well as person-to-person and in writing through completion of various records, reports, memos and letters.
- PROVIDES emergency medical service to fire or accident victims and ASSISTS the local emergency medical service provider as necessary or when requested.
- INSPECTS buildings for fire hazards and COMPLETES pre-fire plans as appropriate.
- MAINTAINS apparatus, equipment, buildings and grounds.
- PARTICIPATES in all phases of training necessary to acquire the knowledge and skills required of the position.
- ASSISTS Company Officer in maintaining records and submitting reports.
- PERFORMS other duties as required.
- A good knowledge of dispatch procedures
- A general knowledge of a variety of subjects and skills related to fire fighting, rescue, emergency medical service and hazardous material
- Ability to respond quickly with good judgment under stress in hazardous situations
CANDIDATE:
- Is TCFP Certified at Firefighter II level
- Has a National Registry or Texas State certification of Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
- Has a valid Texas Class "B" CDL (or will obtain this level of Licenses with in 60 days of being hired)
- Must complete a general fire knowledge exam within the allotted time, scoring 80% or higher.
- Must pass a basic vital sign, and simulated blood sugar analysis (D-Stick) skills test using the standard Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) skill sheet. (pass/fail)
- Must pass the Physical Agility Test requirements within the allotted time (pass/fail)
- Must pass a detailed background check
