Firefighter Candidate Entrance Exam
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States or La Porte, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Respond to alarms for fires, rescues, medical emergencies, and hazardous materials incidents on land and by water, removing persons or equipment from danger. Maintain fire engines, hazmat vehicles, and fire boats; perform daily inspections of air packs, tools, and medical supplies; and conduct general preventative maintenance on all apparatus and property. Lay and connect hose, direct water streams, ventilate burning structures, and perform duties as a hazardous material technician or deckhand. Provide emergency medical treatment when called. Attend training courses, participate in fire drills, and assist senior officers in fire inspections. Remain on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with immediate recall for emergencies.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- A current, valid Texas driver's license
- TCFP Structural Firefighter basic certification
- TCFP Marine Firefighter basic certifications
- TCFP Hazardous Materials Technician certification
- TCFP Driver Operator certification
- TDSHS Emergency Medical Technician basic
- NIMS IS 100, 200, 700, 800
- A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Working knowledge of gas engines, diesel engines, generators, fluid, brake and hydraulic operations
- Working knowledge of fire pumps, priming pumps, monitors, fire hoses, fire nozzles, hose clamps, couplings, connectors, water hydraulics, fire mains, valves, storz connections and threaded connections
- Knowledge of radios, proper language to be used on radio, call signs of dispatchers and key terms to be used when responding and reporting on the radio
- Knowledge of modern fire prevention practices
- Knowledge of departmental and Port Houston procedures, rules, and regulations
- Oral and written communication skills
- Ability to read, speak, write and understand English effectively
- Ability to identify and conduct inspections of Port Houston fire equipment and service any which is found deficient
- Ability to conduct suppression and hazardous materials response while wearing an SCBA
- Ability to determine color and have normal color perception
- Ability to pass a NFPA 1582 category 'A' rating on medical examination or physical
- Ability to work long hours outdoors
- Ability to have full physical agility and bipedal mobility to effectively perform all duties
- Ability to be able to swim a quarter mile, and tread water for 10 minutes
- Considered essential employees and may be required to work on holidays, evenings, nights, and be immediately recalled for emergencies at any time
- Must remain available and 'on call' 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, dependent on emergency
- Must be able to pass pre-employment written and physical agility test
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