Education:
NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1002, Standard for Pumper Driver Operator
NFPA 1003, Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1072, Standard for Hazardous Material/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications
TDSHS or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Certification
Federal Emergency Management Agency NIMS Qualifications
Skills/Certifications:
Minimum of 3 years Fire Service Experience
Structural Fire Fighter 1
Structural Fire Fighter 2
Hazardous Materials Awareness
Hazardous Materials Operations
Texas Department of State Health Services or National Registry EMT-Basic
National Incident Management Systems: ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800.
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, First Aid, and AED Certification
Courage to Be Safe Certification
Class B Exempt Drivers License
Preferred:
Hazardous Materials Technician
Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF)FPO Pumper Driver Operator
ARFF Driver Operator
Fire Officer 1
Fire Service Instructor 1
Fire Service Inspector 1
Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
EMT-Paramedic
National Incident Management Systems: ICS 300 and 400
Associates Degree in a related field