Firefighter/EMT

JobID: 1071

Position Type:
Public Safety/Firefighter

Date Posted:
12/4/2025

Location:
City of Seguin

Job Description: FIREFIGHTER/EMT

PAY GROUP: F3
City of Seguin Pay Schedules

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Protects residents and property from fire and provides emergency medical services at the scene of an accident or illness. Duties include responding to fire alarms, accident scenes, and other emergency calls; assisting in fire suppression; and participating in station, equipment, and grounds maintenance.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Essential Duties*

• Responds to alarms and assists in the suppression of fires, including rescue, entry, ventilating, and salvage work;
• Drives fire truck, ambulance or other emergency vehicles to emergency scenes; responsible for safe operation of such at all times;
• Connects supply lines, operates water pump and other fire suppression apparatus, and maintains vehicle in a state of readiness at fire scene;
• May establish incident command and supervision of scene and may direct other Fire/EMS personnel, volunteer firefighters, and the general public during these activities until relieved by a supervisor;
• Performs clean-up and overhaul work after a fire is extinguished;
• Performs maintenance, minor repair, and clean-up of fire and emergency medical equipment, fire vehicles, firefighting apparatus, station, and grounds;
• Performs emergency medical services in accordance with level of skills and certification
• Completes documentation as required; writes a comprehensive report documenting the situation at the scene, assessment results, orders received, treatment rendered, and other information deemed pertinent;
• Takes histories and assess patients in the field;
• Accompanies the patient to the emergency department and monitors and treats the patient during transport; upon arrival, reports orally to the physician or nurse, ensuring proper