Firefighter

City of Denison • Denison, TX • 4h ago

This application is for the test date of: January 24, 2026, at 9:00AM. Applications and all documents are due by January 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION WITHOUT ATTACHING YOUR DIPLOMA/GED, BIRTH CERTIFICATE, FIREFIGHTER/EMT CERTIFICATION, AND BACKGROUND CONSENT FORM (located[here)

Click[hereor[herefor more information.

Preparation Manuals and Practice Tests can be purchased by clickinghere.

PLEASE BE ADVISED: In no case will applications or certifications be accepted after the deadline. In order to receive 5 additional points on the examination for a passing grade, you must also send a copy of your DD214 showing an honorable discharge. If the application or these required documents are not received by the deadline, you will not be eligible to take the examination. This information must accompany the application when completed and returned.

The purpose of this position is to receive training in proper procedures to protect the lives and property of the community by providing fire and medical services. This is accomplished by utilizing skills in firefighting and medical activities, responding to fire, emergency and medical calls, completing fire suppression activities, providing patient care, operating fire and medical equipment and apparatus, maintaining firefighting and paramedic certifications and attending training sessions. Other duties may include performing preventative maintenance on fire and medical equipment and apparatus, assisting with fire station maintenance, completing medical and fire documentation, educating the community on fire safety and first aid procedures and interacting with other City employees and citizens. This position does not provide direction to other employees unless directed by the Fire Chief. ](https://denisontx.gov/617/Police-Fire-Application-Procedure){tabindex="0"}](https://denisontx.gov/177/Employment){tabindex="0"}](https://denisontx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1121/Disclosure-and-Authorization-Form?bidId=){tabindex="0"}

Examples of Duties

Responds to fire and emergency calls by completing fire suppression activities for residential and commercial structures, vehicles, rubbish and grass areas, operating apparatus, removing hazards from emergency scenes, rescuing persons from fire and emergency scenes, utilizing fire extinguishing equipment to suppress fires and documenting actions when appropriate.

Provides emergency medical services by responding and/or driving ambulance to emergency calls, assessing the medical needs of patients, determining best immediate treatment, administering advanced life support, utilizing advanced medical skills, operating life-saving equipment, driving apparatus to emergency scenes, assisting patients to emergency centers, completing medical reports, stocking medical supplies and documenting all services provided.

Maintains fire-fighting and paramedic equipment and fire station property by performing preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery, ensuring apparatus is operating properly and safely, determining if problematic or faulty parts exist, replacing faulty parts, completing lawn activities such as mowing lawn, assisting with fire station cleaning activities and documenting maintenance actions when appropriate.

Educates the community about fire safety by responding to citizen inquiries and questions on fire safety, presenting fire safety tips to local schools and businesses, demonstrating appropriate personal actions during fires or emergencies, illustrating proper fire extinguisher use and first aid procedures and assisting with public tours of the fire station when necessary.

Assist in conducting fire inspections, by visiting various City structures, observing and investigating the premises, determining compliance with fire safety codes and ordinances and documenting findings.

Maintains current medical and firefighting certifications by participating in continuing education related to medical, fire fighting, driving and computer skills and completing appropriate paperwork for training received.

Performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. The employee may choose the appropriate procedure or policy. Performance is reviewed periodically.

Typical Qualifications

Must have high school diploma/GED

Must be between the ages of 18 and 36 on the day of the written exam

Must be certified Firefighter/EMTORcertified Paramedic to take entrance level civil service examination. Basic Firefighter certification and/or Paramedic certification must be obtained in the time frame provided by the Fire Chief.

Must be able to pass written exam, oral boards and physical agility examinations.

Must have valid driver's license

Must have driving record sufficient for coverage by City's auto liability carrier

Work requires broad professional and technical knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature in fire.

Knowledge is normally acquired through certification as an EMT/Paramedic with the Texas Department of Health and completion of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection requirements for certification at the firefighter basic level.

Preferred Qualifications:

Paramedic certification is strongly preferred

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