{"id":103,"date":"2026-06-06T17:38:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T17:38:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southeastfd.com\/?page_id=103"},"modified":"2026-07-17T02:18:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T02:18:04","slug":"recruitment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/southeastfd.com\/?page_id=103","title":{"rendered":"Recruitment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-94a5b25065aaa4e41529c2b750e4b887 wp-block-paragraph\">We are making history! The Southeast Fire Department is officially transitioning from a dedicated volunteer organization to a fully paid, full-time department. We are hiring motivated Firefighter\/Paramedics to staff our fire station 24\/7 across three shifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-528971216efc499628fc23cbdfc6b423 wp-block-paragraph\">As a founding member of this new career department, you will have the unique opportunity to help shape our culture, establish operational excellence, and serve our community with the highest standard of care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-034fb2ea29499a6603d6b18d71ebc86f wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Firefighter\/Paramedic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2dcd8552bea92513ef350e5eaaf07c6c wp-block-paragraph\">The Southeast Fire Department is hiring. This position will provide immediate response to 911 calls, as the first healthcare provider at the scene of emergency situations, evaluate these emergencies and provide medical care to the sick and injured, operate and maintain assigned ambulance and station; participate in continuing education and training. This is an &#8220;emergency essential&#8221; position, requiring you to be available immediately before, during, and after emergency conditions or disasters, to perform duties directly related to the emergency conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a3970afce44b7b26fb6654e99cc232b4 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Work Performed:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-650c57a5755ee18537f3f597de0b077d\">\n<li>Provides prehospital medical care during emergency situations to include Basic Life, Advanced Life, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform triage and a variety of emergency medical treatments at the Basic and Advanced Life support level. Provide continuing care and treatment while enroute to an emergency medical facility; monitor and report changes in patient condition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administers intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and oral medications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continually monitor patient condition, changing course of treatment as needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintains equipment; checks and replaces damaged and used supplies; and cleans the fire station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive the ambulance to emergency scenes, transport accident victims and medical patients to hospitals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist and coordinate with Southeast Fire Department (SVFD) and other emergency service agencies in rescue operations, motor vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documents all medical calls and medical treatment provided in ESO Solutions system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employ safe lifting and moving techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exercise functional supervision over lower-level certified partners, PRN personnel, and other providers, as needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handle radio communications during emergency and non-emergency situations professionally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive technical and functional supervision from EMS Management Staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be able to work shift calendar that includes holidays and weekends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must maintain ability to carry out standing orders under the medical director&#8217;s discretion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform related duties as assigned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a4d996016c63c1117f173d25277c349b wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Required Licenses or Certifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4c929fa9a6b84dde3044b859d1805c28\">\n<li>Possession of a Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMTP) certification or Licensed Paramedic (LP) will be subject to verification prior to employment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A valid Texas Driver\u2019s License<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-40cb62342e7763a06c7c2503bebe4fc4 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Preferred licenses or certifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-67bfa9bfd6672fb5b01b2bf6f67fcf83\">\n<li>Southeast will cover the cost of Firefighter certification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AHA Pediatric Life Support Certification (PALS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TCFP Fire Certification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bed0f27cba5bf56faf43da553107cee2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e0e1caaf43e9614e3bc180d87cf0e82a\">\n<li>High School Diploma or GED supplemented by specialized college level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A minimum of One (1) year or experience as paramedic in a 911 system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possess or acquire within Six (6) months: NIMS 100, 200, 700 and 800<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants must pass and complete all phases of the hiring process (physical ability test, interview, background, immunizations, drug screen, medical examination).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immunizations\/shot records will be required&nbsp;prior to receiving a job offer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must not have ever been convicted&nbsp;of or received community supervision or probation for a Felony or a Class A Misdemeanor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must qualify and be recertified prior to the end of the TDSHS certification period to remain employed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2821ea12d43508eb6e3f567cf133bdc1 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Skill in:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b94f869e75a8d9a39850e391907b7a74\">\n<li>Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e7783661075cae1e56996a52f3de28db wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ability to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-83edf811706a660d384cdca3312992bb\">\n<li>Assess and diagnose patients with medical complaints.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remain calm and customer focused during highly stressful situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify mechanical issues with the ambulance and medical equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand and carry out oral and written directions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-82c234c751784810d72910a8d951b1c5 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Continuing Educations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4932e1b41e41a5cb347158fcbcedb6d7\">\n<li>Must maintain yearly CE hours within current TDSHS guidelines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must exercise professional initiative to stay current with new drugs and treatment procedure guidelines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must maintain the ability to carry out standing orders within the Medical Director&#8217;s discretion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bfccbbfca30b4413ff0d8b2719085bf1 wp-block-paragraph\">Any falsification in the application process will result in disqualification.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7c80c5f9f0220e4686ebe1fd82d809b0 wp-block-paragraph\">The job posting is currently on Indeed. If interested, please download the application below and send with resume to colleen@southeastfd.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-68ba5e158123fb1daea7b3f32fe4519f wp-block-paragraph\">SVFD reserves the right to discontinue consideration in the hiring process based on applicant conduct or verification of certain disqualifying factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-heading-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-35eda9c94bcd02aa328c040adb6e4f2a wp-block-paragraph\">The Southeast Fire Department is an equal opportunity employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-c5461c25-f7d4-4b39-9128-1d2b88d7abac\" href=\"https:\/\/southeastfd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SFD-Application-6.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SFD Application<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-12d56a49-5eb5-4bb7-871a-d93058841dea\" href=\"https:\/\/southeastfd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Letter-of-Reference-4.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Letter of Reference<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-4cb71bf9-18c5-445c-9649-1b70cb40d5c8\" href=\"https:\/\/southeastfd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NIMS-TRAINING-1.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>NIMS TRAINING<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are making history! The Southeast Fire Department is officially transitioning from a dedicated volunteer organization to a fully paid, full-time department. We are hiring motivated Firefighter\/Paramedics to staff our fire station 24\/7 across three shifts. 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