What are the responsibilities and job description for the FD- FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC position at Coppell, City of (TX)?

WE WILL BE IMPLEMENTING A 48/96 SHIFT SCHEDULE COME JANUARY 2025!

As a City of Coppell Firefighter/Paramedic (FF/P), your purpose is to protect life and property from fire, accidents, natural disasters, or other occurrences where the intervention of the department and its personnel can limit, contain, or prevent the loss of life and destruction of property. You are responsible for suppression, rescue activities, administering emergency medical services, code enforcement, and maintenance of medical equipment, facilities, and associated equipment.

Opportunity Description

Fire Recruit is a temporary status for new employees while they complete their requirements to becoming a fully certified Firefighter/Paramedic.
Firefighter/Paramedic is a status for employees who are fully certified.

To view the full scope of this opportunity, including essential job functions, CLICK HERE!

Anticipated Opportunity Timeline

November 17: Opportunity posting closes
November 18-24: Application Material Review
November 25: CPAT Invitation sent to candidates selected to move forward
December 5-8: CPAT Testing
December 9-13: Panel Interviews

Pay Structure
This opportunity is budgeted on a Step Plan.

Fire Recruit:
- Starting Annualized Salary of $75,000
Firefighter/Paramedic: $5,000.00 Sign-On Bonus!
- Step 1- Starting Annualized Salary of $84,900*

* Firefighter/Paramedic advertised starting annualized salary includes $2,400 paramedic certification pay.TO PROCEED PAST THE APPLICATION STEP, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE REQUESTED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES AS ATTACHMENTS WHEN SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION. FAILURE TO ATTACH THESE WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM THE APPLICATION PROCESS!

The City of Coppell Fire Department is currently accepting applications for our Firefighter/Paramedic opportunity that meet the following eligibility requirements:

High School Diploma/GED
18 Years of Age
Valid State of Texas Class C Driver's License or ability to transfer to Class C Driver's License upon relocation with a good driving record
Ability to pass an annual physical agility test, and maintain your paramedic and firefighter certifications.
Fire Recruit:
- Paramedic Only that needs Fire Academy Sponsorship
  - Texas Department of State Health Services or National Registry Certification/License as an EMT-P
- Firefighter/EMT enrolled in Paramedic School
  - Texas Commission on Fire Protection Firefighter Certification or IFSAC seals for NFPA firefighters 1 & 2
  - Texas Department of State Health Services or National Registry Certification/License as an EMT
  - Proof of enrollment in a Paramedic class with the date of completion
    - Can be an FF/EMT not enrolled in Paramedic school yet but is enrolled in paramedic school by May 8, 2024
Firefighter/Paramedic:
- Fully Certified Firefighter/Paramedic
  - Texas Commission on Fire Protection Firefighter Certification or IFSAC seals for NFPA firefighters 1 & 2
  - Texas Department of State Health Services or National Registry Certification/License as an EMT-P

For application support, contact the Employee Experience Team by calling 972-304-3699

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