Firefighter/Paramedic
We are currently accepting applications for 2 full-time firefighter/paramedics with the Murphy Fire Department. Applicants must be currently certified as an Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P) as issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services and Certified Firefighter through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP). Applicants that meet these requirements will be given preference.
Paramedic Only
The City of Murphy is also accepting Paramedic only candidates that will be put through the fire academy and paid for by the City. These candidates must currently hold a valid EMT-P on or before the date of the physical agility test. If the selected candidate is not dual certified at time of hire, the City of Murphy will pay for them to attend the Fire in Texas Online Academy to become a Certified Firefighter as defined by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP). The candidate will have twelve weeks to work through the self-paced online presentations, practice tests, assessment tests, and associated course work. At the conclusion of the twelve-week self-paced online portion of training they will attend a fourteen-day hands-on skills session in Sulphur Springs, TX in which the online material is reviewed and all of the skills related to being a firefighter are practiced until mastered. On the final day of the session, the Texas Commission on Fire Protection State Examination will be administered. Per state guidelines, the candidate will have two chances to pass the exam. If they do not pass the exam on or before the second attempt, their employment with the City will be immediately terminated because they would fail to meet the minimum qualifications of a Firefighter/Paramedic in the City of Murphy.
Recruitment Plan
September 20 - October 20: Accepting Applications
Qualified candidates will be contacted and invited to complete a Physical Agility Test followed by an Interview held on Thursday, October 24 at 9:00 am.
Schedule Commitment
MUST ACCEPT ON CALL DUTY STATUS AND WORK FLEXIBLE HOURS TO INCLUDE ALL SHIFTS INCLUDING NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS
Fire Pay Plan
Step 1 70,001.57
Step 2 72,450.56
Step 3 74,986.91
Step 4 77,610.62
Step 5 80,327.52
Step 6 83,140.51
Step 7 86,049.60
Step 8 89,060.61
The City of Murphy also offers a lateral pay program. A new hire, depending upon training, experience and education, may be started at a Step 2, 3 or 4. Experience must be at an agency of equivalent size and call load as Murphy.
Lateral Entry Step Plan:
- 2-4 years of experience - Step 2
- 5-7 years of experience - Step 3
- 8+ years of experience - Step 4
Parameters for Fire Departments with equivalent size and call load.
- City Population with the same or greater size than Murphy
- Fire Department with the same number of sworn employees or greater than Murphy
- Fire Department calls for service similar to Murphy
- City with at least 5.6 miles of territorial jurisdiction
About the City of Murphy
The City of Murphy, TX is a progressive, vibrant, family-oriented community that fosters a strong communication link between its local government and citizens. A city dedicated to ensuring that the city remains a highly desirable place in which to live and raise a family.
The city leaders strive to support a proactive city that:
• is safe and secure,
• keeps their citizens and visitors informed,
• encourages civic involvement and community activities,
• upholds a high standard for quality buildings,
• provides access to inviting parks and extensive trails,
• maintains solid relationships with neighboring communities, and
• looks for ways to strengthen business and economic vitality.
The department actively strives to be recognized for maintaining a high standard of excellence in the fire service. A key factor contributing to the success of this goal is our dedication to pursuing only top talent to join our team. Employees are encouraged to continually strive to develop and improve themselves both personally and professionally.
The fire department operates out of one fire station that houses one Engine and one 75' Quint, one Mobile Intensive Care Unit, and a first response squad along with reserve and specialty vehicles providing fire and Emergency Medical Services with ALS transport capability. The department is responsible for protecting an area of approximately 5½ square miles with a population estimated at 22,000.
The department also responds under automatic aid agreements for first, or second due responses in many of our surrounding cities. The department is a full career department employing 26 personnel – three Shift Captains, three Driver/Engineers, and 15 Firefighter/Paramedics supported by the Fire Chief, Assistant Chief of Operations, a Fire Marshal, an Administrative Captain, and an Administrative Coordinator. The shifts work a 48/96 schedule providing a staff level of seven per shift with a minimum staffing level of five.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED);
- Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic as issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services;
- Valid Class “B” Driver’s License – driving record must be in compliance with City policy.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Current certification as a Basic Firefighter as issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection;
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Required to satisfactorily pass a drug screen and/or pre-employment job performance assessment;
- Required to satisfactorily pass a psychological examination;
- Ability to frequently lift/carry up to fifty (50) pounds and occasionally lift/carry up to one hundred fifty (150) pounds in order to move/transport training materials, equipment, supplies, or performing firefighting duties;
- CALL-OUT: This position is subject to being called back off duty but is in no way restrictive of the employee’s time off;
- This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work;
- This position may require work schedules including forty-eight (48) hour shifts;
- Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area travel and overnight may be expected;
- Must satisfactorily complete all training as assigned, to include additional certifications as needed.
