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Bedford Fire Department
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Position Title: Firefighter/Paramedic |
Position Type: Firefighter |
Closed date: 04/03/2009 |
Job Description |
| 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!
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Additional Information
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| 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.
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Job Requirements
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- Age 19 years of age
- Education High School Diploma or GED
- Additional Requirement :
- 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
- 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.
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Salary Information
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Salary: $3761 per month |
Contact Information |
Brittany Hartkopf
brittany.hartkopf@ci.bedford.tx.us
Bedford Fire Department
1816 Bedford Road
Bedford , Texas 76021
ph: (817)952-2500
Fax: (817)952-2540
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How 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 or on the following web sites: www.ci.bedford.tx.us or www.bedfordfire.net.
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