Employment Listings: Firefighter

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APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

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PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with the City of Gilmer.  Applications are accepted for posted positions only.  You are welcome to apply for more than one position; however, YOU MUST COMPLETE A SEPARATE APPLICATION FOR EACH POSITION YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR.   Applications are valid for the duration of each announcement.

Please complete this application in type or neat, legible print (using black or blue ink).  A resume and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application; however, you may submit additional documents with the application.

The information you provide on this application should clearly reflect your suitability to the position you are applying for.  Your employment record, position-related educational requirements, skills, knowledge, abilities, qualifications, and experience will be evaluated based upon the information you provide in the application.  Your application will be referred to the hiring department only if the minimum requirements as described in the Job Vacancy Notice are met.  If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the Human Resources Office.

In order for your application to be considered complete, you must answer all questions in this application.  AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.  Any information that you provide in this application, accompanying documents and/or give verbally to the City of Gilmer is subject to verification.  Falsification, misrepresentation, or omissions of fact are grounds for rejection of your application, or subsequent termination of employment if hired.  A comprehensive pre-employment reference and background screening will be conducted on all applicants as permitted by law.  Comments such as “See Resume” are not acceptable and may result in the application being considered incomplete.

If we are unable to consider your application, you will be notified.

The City of Gilmer promotes a drug-free work environment and requires all applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment to successfully complete a drug screening test.  A physical examination, driving record, and/or criminal history check may also be required after a conditional offer has been extended.

This application and any accompanying document(s) submitted for consideration of employment become the property of the City of Gilmer and will not be returned to the applicant.

This application becomes public record and is subject to disclosure in accordance with the Texas Government Code Ann. § 552- Public Information Act.

City of Gilmer Fire Department

Job Description

Firefighter (full-time)

Basic Job Description

Protects lives and property through activities associated with fire prevention, rescue, fire fighting, hazardous materials and other emergency 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 other 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 agent to fires.

PROTECTS property from unnecessary smoke and water damage by using salvage covers and proper ventilation fans.

POSITION and CLIMB ladders to gain access to upper floors, roofs, and higher elevations to perform rescue, ventilations, and other tasks to be performed.

CLIMBS, CRAWLS, and RUNS as necessary to accomplish fire extinguishment, rescue and personal safety.

CARRIES and 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.

Other Important Duties:

PROVIDES emergency medical service to fire or accident victims and ASSISTS the local 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.

PARTICPATES 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.

Additional Aspects of the Job:

A basic knowledge of dispatch procedures.

A general knowledge of a variety of subjects and skills related to firefighting, rescue, emergency medical services and hazardous materials.

Ability to respond quickly with good judgment under stress in hazardous situations.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

Must be at least TCFP firefighter basic certified or certifiable.

Must have High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent      

Must have Texas Class”B” (or will obtain this level of license within 60 (sixty) days of being hired.)

Must pass Fire Department written examination.

Must pass physical agility test to be administered by department.

Oral review board.

Must pass physical given by City of Gilmer.

Must pass a detailed background check.

EMR accepted, EMT-B preferred

INSTRUCTIONS:

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

______________________________________________________________________

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with the City of Gilmer.  Applications are accepted for posted positions only.  You are welcome to apply for more than one position; however, YOU MUST COMPLETE A SEPARATE APPLICATION FOR EACH POSITION YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR.   Applications are valid for the duration of each announcement.

Please complete this application in type or neat, legible print (using black or blue ink).  A resume and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application; however, you may submit additional documents with the application.

The information you provide on this application should clearly reflect your suitability to the position you are applying for.  Your employment record, position-related educational requirements, skills, knowledge, abilities, qualifications, and experience will be evaluated based upon the information you provide in the application.  Your application will be referred to the hiring department only if the minimum requirements as described in the Job Vacancy Notice are met.  If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the Human Resources Office.

In order for your application to be considered complete, you must answer all questions in this application.  AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.  Any information that you provide in this application, accompanying documents and/or give verbally to the City of Gilmer is subject to verification.  Falsification, misrepresentation, or omissions of fact are grounds for rejection of your application, or subsequent termination of employment if hired.  A comprehensive pre-employment reference and background screening will be conducted on all applicants as permitted by law.  Comments such as “See Resume” are not acceptable and may result in the application being considered incomplete.

If we are unable to consider your application, you will be notified.

The City of Gilmer promotes a drug-free work environment and requires all applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment to successfully complete a drug screening test.  A physical examination, driving record, and/or criminal history check may also be required after a conditional offer has been extended.

This application and any accompanying document(s) submitted for consideration of employment become the property of the City of Gilmer and will not be returned to the applicant.

This application becomes public record and is subject to disclosure in accordance with the Texas Government Code Ann. § 552- Public Information Act.

PLEASE INCLUDE

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION OF EMPLOYMENT

FOR

GILMER FIRE DEPARTMENT FIREFIGHTER

Completed APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT form.

Completed “AUTHORITY TO RELEASE” form.

Copy of BIRTH CERTIFICATE (or other proof of citizenship, i.e. Passport or Naturalization Documents)

Copy of DD-214(if ever in the military)

Copy of TEXAS DRIVER’S LICENSE.

Copy of SOCIAL SECURITY CARD.

Copy of HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, GED OR COLLEGE DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS

Copy of TCFP CERTIFICATIONS (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced or Master)

Copy of TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES CERTIFICATION

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