Firefighter-Paramedic

Mansfield Fire Department Mission & Vision

 Requirements & Disqualifications | Selection Process

Firefighter/Paramedic: $81,000*(Based upon 2,912 hours).
Lateral Pay consideration for qualified candidates.

Up to $4,800.00 annually for Certification Pay.

Application deadline is Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

This recruitment includes nine new full-time firefighter positions supported in part by a Fiscal Year 2025 FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant, Award No. EMW-2025-FF-00569.

What's unique about our department is that all Operations Division personnel are certified as both paramedics and firefighters. We are a department that operates our own ambulances, so we spend a great deal of time training and advancing our skills. We also invest in continuous education for our department employees throughout their career.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Firefighter/Paramedic responds to fire, rescue, hazardous materials, and emergency medical incidents and performs fire suppression, rescue, and advanced life support emergency medical services. The position also participates in fire prevention, training, equipment maintenance, and other department operations.

As an entry-level position in the department’s career ladder, the Firefighter/Paramedic is expected to develop and maintain the knowledge, skills, certifications, and physical readiness required to safely perform assigned firefighting and EMS duties.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Emergency Response - Respond to fire alarms, emergency medical service calls, hazardous materials incidents, and other emergency calls; perform fire suppression functions including rescue, hose line operations, ventilation, forcible entry, and salvage operations.


• Emergency Medical Services - Provide advanced life support (ALS) care to victims of illness or injury; perform complex diagnostic and medical procedures including intravenous cannulation, endotracheal intubation, cardiac arrhythmia recognition, and medication administration; accurately complete and submit patient care reports to hospital emergency departments.


• Apparatus and Equipment - Drive and operate ambulance or assigned fire apparatus as directed; perform thorough daily inspections of assigned apparatus; ensure inventory of supplies and equipment is complete and maintained; check medications and equipment daily for proper control and inventory.


• Training and Development - Participate in fire training classes, drills, and daily physical training; study technical materials on equipment operation, fire suppression, and fire prevention; attend schools and seminars to stay current on new developments; conduct departmental training sessions on job-related topics.


• Incident Support - Act as accountability officer or assist with incident documentation on emergency incidents as assigned.


• Fire and Life Safety - Participate in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties; check operating condition of hydrants; assist with public education programs in schools, civic organizations, and other community locations.


• Station and Equipment Maintenance - Clean and perform general maintenance of fire equipment and stations; maintain records and reports related to equipment and maintenance; utilize city computer systems for patient care documentation, recordkeeping, and pre-incident planning.


• Additional Duties - This role may require taking on responsibilities outside of those listed above as organizational needs evolve. Duties and priorities may shift at any time with or without notice.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Firefighting Knowledge - Working knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of modern firefighting, fire prevention, and emergency response; basic knowledge of fire apparatus capabilities, limitations, hydraulics, and pump operations.


• Emergency Medical Proficiency - Proficiency in advanced life support (ALS) skills including IV therapy, cardiac monitoring, advanced airway management, and medication administration; familiarity with standing orders from the off-line medical director; knowledge of medical terminology.


• Physical and Operational Readiness - Maintains the physical endurance and agility required to perform all essential firefighting and EMS functions under extreme conditions while wearing personal protective equipment and SCBA.


• Safety and Procedure Adherence - Follows established safety protocols, department SOGs, and chain of command direction; identifies and reports hazards and near misses; does not take independent action outside established procedures without direction.


• Teamwork - Works effectively as a member of the fire crew; follows assigned direction, supports crew operations, and maintains personal accountability for assigned responsibilities.


• Communication - Communicates professionally and clearly with crew members, supervisors, hospital personnel, and dispatch; listens accurately and confirms understanding of instructions under both routine and emergency conditions.


• Equipment and Technical Skills - Ability to use city computer systems for patient care documentation, recordkeeping, and reporting; ability to read and interpret maps and pre-incident plans; proficiency with firefighting tools, EMS equipment, and assigned apparatus.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required.


• Paramedic certification issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services required by hire date.


• Valid Texas Class B Driver’s License required, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.


• Must successfully complete all department selection process requirements including written examination, physical agility test, oral interview, background investigation, polygraph, psychological examination, and medical examination.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic Firefighter Certification or certifiable by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) at hire. (Preferred Qualifications would be candidates with both TCFP Firefighter and EMT-Paramedic Certification)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a combination of fire station, field, and emergency response environments. This position operates on a 48-hours-on / 96-hours-off shift schedule. The employee must be able to respond to emergency incidents at any time during the assigned shift and may be required to remain on duty beyond the scheduled shift during extended incidents or staffing needs. During shift, the employee may experience interruptions of sleep, meals, and other activities and is expected to perform all essential job functions despite potential fatigue from extended shift work.

This position is subject to extreme environmental conditions inherent to firefighting and emergency medical response, including exposure to extreme heat and cold, toxic fumes, smoke, biological hazards, electrical current, structural collapse, and other conditions that present significant risk of injury or death. These exposures occur both indoors and outdoors and may arise without warning.

The following are essential physical and operational functions of this position:

While wearing personal protective ensembles and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), performs fire suppression tasks including hose line operations, crawling, lifting and transporting heavy objects, ventilating roofs and walls using power and hand tools, and forcible entry under stressful conditions including extremely hot or cold environments for prolonged periods.

Wears SCBA including a demand valve-type positive pressure face piece or HEPA filter mask, requiring tolerance of increased respiratory workloads in contaminated or oxygen-deficient atmospheres.

Works in proximity to and with exposure to toxic fumes, irritants, particulates, biological and non-biological hazards, and heated gases despite the use of personal protective ensembles and SCBA.

Ascends four or more flights of stairs while wearing a fire protective ensemble including SCBA weighing at least 50 pounds, while carrying additional equipment or tools weighing 20 to 40 pounds.

Wears a fire protective ensemble including SCBA that is encapsulating and insulated, which may result in significant fluid loss, clinical dehydration, and core body temperatures exceeding 102.2°F.

Searches for, locates, and rescues or transports victims ranging from newborns to adults weighing over 200 pounds in hazardous conditions and low visibility while wearing full personal protective ensembles and SCBA.

Advances water-filled hose lines up to 2.5 inches in diameter from apparatus to structure, approximately 150 feet, including negotiating stairs, ladders, and other obstacles while wearing full personal protective ensembles and SCBA.

Climbs ladders, operates from heights, and moves through dark, narrow, uneven, wet, or icy surfaces in proximity to electrical power lines and other hazards while wearing full personal protective ensembles and SCBA.

Sustains prolonged periods of extreme physical exertion during unpredictable emergency incidents without the benefit of warm-up, scheduled rest periods, meals, hydration, or access to medication.

Operates fire apparatus and other vehicles in emergency mode with emergency lights and sirens active.

Applies critical, time-sensitive problem-solving during physical exertion in hazardous environments, including hot, dark, and confined spaces, under conditions of fatigue, flashing lights, sirens, and other distractions.

Communicates and comprehends verbal orders while wearing personal protective ensembles and SCBA under conditions of high background noise, limited visibility, and water exposure from hose lines or fixed suppression systems.

This position moves equipment and victims weighing in excess of 100 pounds occasionally, in excess of 50 pounds frequently, and in excess of 20 pounds constantly as essential functions of emergency response operations.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES

The City of Mansfield complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and it is our policy to ensure that no person is discriminated against based on their disability. The City of Mansfield offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. The City of Mansfield shall provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential job duties when doing so does not create an undue hardship for the city.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The City of Mansfield provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The City of Mansfield is mandated by federal law to provide a drug-free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public. All employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer employment drug test and/or physical.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Revised: August 2026

*** No applicant will be admitted to the Test Site without an official picture ID (driver's license, Texas state-issued ID card, or military ID). The following IDs will not be accepted: Employer IDs, Student IDs, and other state IDs other than driver's license. YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO THE TEST SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ID.