Firefighter/Paramedic (or Paramedic Only) Job at City of Murphy
The city leaders strive to support a proactive city that:
- is safe and secure,
- keeps their citizens and visitors informed,
- encourages civic involvement and community activities,
- upholds a high standard for quality buildings,
- provides access to inviting parks and extensive trails,
- maintains solid relationships with neighboring communities, and
- looks for ways to strengthen business and economic vitality.
Firefighter/Paramedic
We are currently accepting applications for a full-time firefighter/paramedic with the Murphy Fire Department. Applicants must be currently certified as an Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P) as issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services and Certified Firefighter through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP). Applicants that meet these requirements will be given preference.
Paramedic Only
The City of Murphy is also accepting Paramedic only candidates that will be put through the fire academy and paid for by the City. These candidates must currently hold a valid EMT-P on or before the date of the physical agility test. If the selected candidate is not dual certified at time of hire, the City of Murphy will pay for them to attend the Fire in Texas Online Academy to become a Certified Firefighter as defined by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP). The candidate will have twelve weeks to work through the self-paced online presentations, practice tests, assessment tests, and associated course work. At the conclusion of the twelve-week self-paced online portion of training they will attend a fourteen day hands-on skills session in Sulphur Springs, TX in which the online material is reviewed and all of the skills related to being a firefighter are practiced until mastered. On the final day of the session, the Texas Commission on Fire Protection State Examination will be administered. Per state guidelines, the candidate will have two chances to pass the exam. If they do not pass the exam on or before the second attempt, their employment with the City will be immediately terminated because they would fail to meet the minimum qualifications of a Firefighter/Paramedic in the City of Murphy.
Pay Range
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
$58,650 $61,583 $64,662 $67,895 $71,289 $74,854
The City of Murphy also offers a lateral pay program. With concurrence from the City Manager, a new hire, depending upon training, experience and education, may be started at a Step 1, 2 or 3 .
A new candidate with 3 years of experience at an agency of equivalent size and call load as Murphy may begin at Step 2.
A new candidate with 6 years of experience at an agency of equivalent size and call load as Murphy may begin at Step 3.
Parameters for Fire Departments with equivalent size and call load.
- City Population with the same or greater size than Murphy
- Fire Department with the same number of sworn employees or greater than Murphy
- Fire Department calls for service similar to Murphy
- City with at least 5.6 miles of territorial jurisdiction
******Qualified candidates will be contacted and invited to complete a Physical Agility Test which will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 9:00 am******
Interviews will be scheduled on Thursday, June 22, 2023.
The department actively strives to be recognized for maintaining a high standard of excellence in the fire service. A key factor contributing to the success of this goal is our dedication to pursuing only top talent to join our team. Employees are encouraged to continually strive to develop and improve themselves both personally and professionally.
The fire department operates out of one fire station that houses one 75' Quint, one Mobile Intensive Care Unit, and a first response squad along with reserve and specialty vehicles providing fire and Emergency Medical Services with ALS transport capability. The department is responsible for protecting an area of approximately 5½ square miles with a population estimated at 18,500. When build out occurs the population is estimated to be near 22,000.
The department also responds under automatic aid agreements for first, or second due responses in many of our surrounding cities. The department is a full career department employing 21 personnel – three lieutenants, three driver engineers, and 15 firefighter/paramedics supported by the Fire Chief, Assistant Chief of Operations, a Fire Marshal, and an administrative assistant. The shifts work a 24/48 schedule providing a staff level of seven per shift with a minimum staffing level of five.
Under the general direction of the Fire Lieutenant, the Firefighter/Paramedic performs work in a variety of situations including fire prevention, suppression, emergency medical services, and emergency management. The position is responsible for protecting life and property by performing firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials and fire prevention duties. The position maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities.
Responds promptly and efficiently to fire, rescue and hazardous materials incidents and alarms- Understands fire ground procedures including fire streams, forcible entry, water supplies, salvage, ventilation, overhaul and command procedures
- Uses fire equipment including hose lines, nozzles, pumps, hydrants, extinguishers, ladders, hand tools, extrications tools and breathing apparatus
- Responds promptly and efficiently to medical incidents and understands emergency medical procedures including airway management, bandaging, CPR, splinting, spinal immobilization, etc.
- Completes daily, monthly, and annual fire and medical training necessary to maintain all required certifications - training includes in-house quick drill and annual skills testing
- Drives and operates department apparatus in emergency and non-emergency situations
- Paints, tests and inspects fire hydrants
- Conducts tours, lectures and video presentations; displays fire apparatus; participates in public demonstrations at local school programs and various civic and City functions
- Completes daily reports on the testing of fire and medical equipment
- Follows the direction of the driver engineer in performing daily duties as delegated by the fire lieutenant
- Promotes a positive attitude among department personnel and other contacts
- Maintains personal fitness in order to effectively perform essential duties of job
- Informs supervisor of reduced ability to effectively perform duties of job is impaired
- Maintains proficiency in advanced life support procedures and provides advanced life saving functions
- Checks drugs and equipment daily to ensure proper control and inventory
- Completes written and verbal reports of patient care
- Performs complex diagnostic and medical procedures such as patient history, intravenous cannulation, endo-tracheal intubation, recognition of cardiac arrhythmia and administration of drugs
- May act as Driver Engineer as needed
- Maintains and cleans the building and all apparatus
- Ensures the building and vehicles are ready for public inspection at all times
- Maintains all required certifications
- Performs other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED);
- Current certification as a Basic Firefighter as issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection;
- Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic as issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services;
- Valid Class “B” Driver’s License – driving record must be in compliance with City policy.
- Required to satisfactorily pass a drug screen and/or pre?employment job performance assessment;
- Required to satisfactorily pass a polygraph test and psychological examination;
- Ability to frequently lift/carry up to fifty (50) pounds and occasionally lift/carry up to one hundred fifty (150) pounds in order to move/transport training materials, equipment, supplies, or performing firefighting duties;
- CALL-OUT: This position is subject to being called back off duty but is in no way restrictive of the employee’s time off;
- This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work;
- This position may require work schedules including twenty-four (24) hour shifts;
- Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area travel and overnight may be expected;
- Must satisfactorily complete all training as assigned, to include additional certifications as needed.
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