Posted: Dec 18, 2025

Fire/EMT/Paramedic

City of Yoakum - Yoakum, TX
Full-time
Salary: Hourly
Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
Health Services

Basic: Perform fire prevention, fire suppression and EMS services; conduct fire suppression and ambulance services; administer first aid and other lifesaving skills as qualified; protect property from fire-related damages as much as possible; inspect buildings for preplanning operations in case of fire; maintain all equipment and facilities in good working condition; maintain and continually improve skills necessary to accomplish assigned duties; assume the duties and responsibilities of engineers when necessary; perform fire safety and prevention activities; assist in coordinating EMS efforts with other departments, agencies and general public.

 Advanced: Primary Duties in addition to Fire/EMT Basic officer: provide prompt and efficient patient care before transport to the hospital or other medical facility; provide as needed advanced life support interventions; provide safe and efficient transport and continuous care, while enroute to the hospital or other medical facility; conduct fire suppression, and protect property from fire-related damages, as much as possible.

Fire/Paramedic: Primary Duties in addition to Fire/EMT-Basic and Advanced officers and act as on scene EMS supervisor for all emergency calls in the absence of the Fire/EMS director.