FirefighterEMT-Basic or Paramedic
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Job Location:
Helotes, TX - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 56000 - 63000
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The City of Helotes is seeking a qualified individual for the position of FIREFIGHTER/EMT-Basic or Paramedic. Located about 20 minutes northwest of downtown San Antonio on State Highway 16 (Bandera Rd.) at the edge of the Texas Hill Country. The City of Helotes Fire Department serves a population of approximately 10400 residents. Currently the department responds to approximately 400 fire calls and 925 EMS calls annually. The Helotes Fire Department employs 1-Primary Rescue Engine 1-Reserve/Mutual Aid Engine 1-Class 3 TIFMAS Engine 1- TIFMAS Tender 2- Class 6 Brush Trucks and 2-Frazer ALS/MICU Ambulances. The Central Fire Station was built in 2010 with a number of amenities for personnel who inhabit the building. HFD is an all-hazards response department that provides Fire EMS Rescue Wildland Investigative and Fire Prevention services to the community. A number of training opportunities are available to advance candidates careers that include Swift Water Rescue Red Card Wildland Firefighting and a variety of EMS educational opportunities along with state-of-the-art advanced medical field protocols. We offer competitive benefits opportunities for advancement and supportive leadership at all levels. Come join the best small fire department in Bexar County!
REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or GED.
- Certified as at least a Basic Structural Firefighter by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
- Certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services as at least a Emergency Medical Technician - Basic.
- Hold a valid Texas Drivers License.
- Must obtain a Texas Class B license within 1 year.
BENEFITS
- 48 on / 96 off Duty Shift
- 15 Paid Holidays with 1 Floating Holiday
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Training Leave for Approved Courses
- 100% Paid Employee Coverage for Health Dental Vision and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program for the employee
- Participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) 7% and 2:1 Match
- Language skills pay
- Tuition Reimbursement**
- Voluntary participation in ICMA a Section 457 Deferred Compensation plan also available
City of Helotes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position is Open Until Filled.
Key Skills
- Business Intelligence
- Computer Science
- Dewatering
- Mainframe
- Cyber Security
About Company
The City of Helotes is a unique community that maintains its small-town tranquility and family-oriented activities. Citizens remain committed to economic prosperity while balancing environmental consciousness and historic preservation with modern revitalization.
