Bedford, Texas Fire Department

JOB POSTING

Fire Fighter I/Full Time

Monthly Salary: $4,118 ( 2+ yrs experience )

$3, 761 (less than 2 yrs experience)

JOB SUMMARY:

The City of Bedford has immediate openings for firefighter/paramedic. In this fast paced position you will be responsible for front line fire suppression, vehicle rescue, emergency medical response, hazardous materials containment, arson investigation, urban search and rescue and fire/hazard prevention. Our EMS program is state of the art and highly regarded across the state of Texas. Our department is committed to diversity - Joining our team means joining the best of the best!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED.

Have TCFP Basic Firefighter certificate and TDSHS Paramedic certificate upon appointment

Must have or be able to obtain class B CDL or CDL Exempt Texas Driver’s License.

Must be able to pass physical ability test.

Desired : Intermediate and/or Advanced Fire Certification

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be able to acquire a precise knowledge of response district including streets and major block splits in the City of Bedford and Colleyville response area.

Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

BENEFITS:

The City of Bedford provides an excellent benefits package to include a generous incentive pay program, paramedic certification pay and tuition reimbursement. Other benefits include: health, dental life and disability insurance, paid vacation, sick, holiday and personal time off, a generous retirement program (12% of salary with no employee matching contribution), longevity pay and city paid gym memberships, just to name a few.

TO APPLY:

Applications and job interest cards are available at the Central Fire Station, 1816 Bedford Rd., Bedford City Hall, 2000 Forest Ridge, Bedford, TX .

A Downloadable copy of the Application is available by clicking on this link.

BOTH Documents are required!


		JOB POSTING Fire Fighter I/Full Time Monthly Salary: $4,118 ( 2+ yrs experience ) $3, 761 (less than 2 yrs experience) JOB SUMMARY: The City of Bedford has immediate openings for firefighter/paramedic. In this fast paced position you will be responsible for front line fire suppression, vehicle rescue, emergency medical response, hazardous materials containment, arson investigation, urban search and rescue and fire/hazard prevention. Our EMS program is state of the art and highly regarded across the state of Texas. Our department is committed to diversity - *Joining our team means joining the best of the best!* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED. Have TCFP Basic Firefighter certificate and TDSHS Paramedic certificate upon appointment Must have or be able to obtain class B CDL or CDL Exempt Texas Driver’s License. Must be able to pass physical ability test. Desired : Intermediate and/or Advanced Fire Certification SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Must be able to acquire a precise knowledge of response district including streets and major block splits in the City of Bedford and Colleyville response area. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. BENEFITS: The City of Bedford provides an excellent benefits package to include a generous incentive pay program, paramedic certification pay and tuition reimbursement. Other benefits include: health, dental life and disability insurance, paid vacation, sick, holiday and personal time off, a generous retirement program (12% of salary with no employee matching contribution), longevity pay and city paid gym memberships, just to name a few. TO APPLY: Applications and job interest cards are available at the Central Fire Station, 1816 Bedford Rd., Bedford City Hall, 2000 Forest Ridge, Bedford, TX . A Downloadable copy of the Application is available by clicking on this link. There is also a REQUIRED ADDEMDUM that MUST BE TURNED IN ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION. A copy is available by clicking on this link BOTH Documents are required! The City of Bedford is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer
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The City of Bedford is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer