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City of Missouri City

Firefighter/EMT - Testing Completed 3/2/2018 & 3/3/2018 - Interviewing - Posted Until Process Ends

SALARY

$48,063.00 - $57,470.00 Annually

LOCATION

MISSOURI CITY, TX

JOB TYPE

Full Time

JOB NUMBER

20171208

DEPARTMENT

FIRE

DIVISION

OPERATIONS

OPENING DATE

12/20/2017

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

SALARY

$48,063.00 - $57,470.00 Annually

LOCATION

MISSOURI CITY, TX

JOB TYPE

Full Time

JOB NUMBER

20171208

DEPARTMENT

FIRE

DIVISION

OPERATIONS

OPENING DATE

12/20/2017

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

Definition

This is an entry-level, professional staff, full-time position in the Missouri City Fire and Rescue Services Department. An individual in this position will protect life and property by fighting fires, respond to emergency incidents, use Emergency Medical Services (EMS) skills, and engage in public education, station and equipment maintenance activities as directed and according to departmental initiatives that results in excellent service delivery consistent with a High-Performing Organization (HPO).

Examples of Work

• Respond to emergency incidents; perform firefighting, rescue and may deliver emergency medical services; document emergency services delivery and related incidents;

• Perform minor maintenance to fire station and grounds; complete station maintenance work requests; perform lawn care and cleaning of station contents;

• Assist with daily apparatus inspections and apparatus readiness; perform minor equipment and apparatus repairs and/or maintenance; complete required documentation and reports;

• Provide tours of a fire-station and/or apparatus; deliver fire prevention and safety presentations to the public; conduct pre-fire planning of commercial and industrial occupancies; conduct courtesy home fire safety inspections; and conduct courtesy home fire smoke detector inspections, installation and maintenance;

• Attend and complete related training; assist with company level training; participate in required departmental training; participate in additional training and education opportunities; maintain established continuing education requirements to retain certifications; assist with employee development; and assist the training division as needed;

• Provide input, feedback, research, and manpower as needed to assure the department is providing the best service possible to the public;

• Maintain continuous awareness, adherence and compliance with City and Department policies and procedures;

• Maintain personal physical fitness and participate in on-duty physical fitness activities;

• Perform other related duties as assigned;

• Subject to 24 hour recall.

Education, Experience, or Certification

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate and Basic Firefighter from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection or currently attending a Texas Commission on Fire Protection Fire Academy and Basic EMT by the Texas Department of State Health Services or National Registry are required. Paramedic Certification desired.

The MCFRSD may apply/consider credentialing from agencies such as the State of Texas Fire Commission and the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) via established reciprocal processes.
 

Supplemental Information

This is an open recruitment campaign to fill current or future vacancies in the Missouri City Fire and Rescue Services Department. 

TEST DATE:     Application Deadline: February 20, 2018 - 5:00 PM

                          Written Exam - March 2, 2018* - 6:00 PM

                          Agility Exam - March 3, 2018 - 8:00 AM  - Alternate 03/04/2018

                          STUDY GUIDE


 

Employer
City of Missouri City
Phone
(281) 403-8500
Website
http://missouricitytx.gov
Address
1522 Texas Parkway

Missouri City, Texas, 77489
Employer
City of Missouri City
Phone
(281) 403-8500
Website
http://missouricitytx.gov
Address
1522 Texas Parkway

Missouri City, Texas, 77489
Firefighter/EMT - Testing Completed 3/2/2018 & 3/3/2018 - Interviewing - Posted Until Process Ends Supplemental Questionnaire
* QUESTION 1
Which of the following best represents the highest level of education you have earned?





* QUESTION 2
To be a Missouri City Firefighter, applicants must hold a valid Texas Commission on Fire Protection Firefighter Certificate. Which of the following best describe the status of your certificate?





* QUESTION 3
To be a Missouri City Firefighter, applicants must hold a valid Texas Commission on Fire Protection Firefighter Certificate or be eligible to secure said certificate as described in this posting. Which of the following best reflects your certification status?






* QUESTION 4
Which of the following best represent your Texas Department of Health and Human Services (TDHHS) EMT or National Registry EMT certification status?









* QUESTION 5
What is your current EMS Certification status?




* QUESTION 6
Have you ever been convicted of any felony offense? (For the purpose of this application/evaluation, conviction includes probation, community supervision, or deferred adjudication).



* QUESTION 7
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor offense other than a traffic violation charge? (For the purpose of this application/evaluation, a conviction includes probation, community supervision, or deferred adjudication.)



* QUESTION 8
How many traffic/moving violation "ticket(s)" have you received over the past 36 months? (examples of violations include speeding, failure to stop at a red light, failure to stop at a posted stop sign etc...)





* QUESTION 9
Have you ever been convicted of a family violence offense?



* QUESTION 10
Have you ever used any illegal drugs?



* QUESTION 11
Have you ever used any "hard" illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin, speed, steroids, downers, etc.?



* QUESTION 12
When was the last time, if at all, you used any type of "hard drugs?"





* QUESTION 13
Have you ever used marijuana?



* QUESTION 14
When was the last time, if at all, you used marijuana?





* QUESTION 15
Have you ever used any "hallucinogenic" drug such as ecstasy, LSD, PCP, or other type of hallucinogen?



* QUESTION 16
When was the last time, if at all, you used a hallucinogenic" drug such as ecstasy, LSD, PCP, or other type of hallucinogen?





* QUESTION 17
Have you ever sold, or possessed a controlled substance, with intent to deliver/distribute?



* QUESTION 18
When was the last time, if ever, you sold, or possessed a controlled substance, with intent to deliver/distribute?





* QUESTION 19
Have you ever served in any of the US Armed Forces? (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard...)



* QUESTION 20
If you served in any of the US Armed Forces, what is your current status? The MCFRSD awards additional points for Honorably Discharged Military Veterans...





* QUESTION 21
Which of the following best represents your number of years as a professional (paid) firefighter?





* Required Question