- Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree and ten (10) years of firefighting and fire prevention experience with the El Paso Fire Department, including two and one half (2-½) years as a Captain.
- Licenses and Certificates: Texas Class “B” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state (with exemption for heavy firefighting vehicles). Texas Commission on Fire Protection certification as a Fire Officer II.
- If assigned to the Airport, must be certified as a Basic Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter in compliance with the Texas Commission on Fire Protections Standards of Education within one (1) year of appointment.
- If assigned to the Communications Division, must successfully complete and obtain within six (6) months of assignment all Texas state licensure and division required certifications.
- All licenses and certificates must be maintained during course of employment, to include Department and Division requirements for continuing education credits.
- Must be personally responsible for maintaining while employed in this job class; Structural Firefighter certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection with sponsorship by the El Paso Fire Department and current Texas certification at the Emergency Medical Technician Basic level or higher. Employees appointed prior to January 1985 must maintain and be personally responsible for Texas certification of Emergency Care Attendant or higher. Must meet applicable Texas State Health and safety code requirements and Texas statute and administrative rules.
Note: An assessment center will be given for FS6 classifications. The City will weigh oral assessment centers as 40% for FS6 classifications. A maximum of 16 passing scores on the Battalion Chief examination will be admitted to an assessment center.
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