Firefighter/Paramedic

**The City of Baytown's Entrance Exam Process for Firefighter/Paramedic is completed exclusively through National Testing Network (NTN).** **You must have a passing score of 70 or higher on the National Testing Network (NTN) exam before submitting your application.** **We are accepting applications for Firefighter/Paramedics. This position is open to Firefighters who are also Paramedics - and open to Paramedics who want to become Firefighter/Paramedic (we put you through Fire School).** **Deadline to apply is September 30, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. Preference will be given to dual certified applicants (both a Firefighter and a Paramedic).** **Applicants who are Firefighters and Paramedics (dual certified) must meet the following before starting the online application process:** 1. Applicants must have a completed entrance examination with National Testing Network, with a passing score of 70 points or higher. 2. Applicants must provide their Paramedic license number issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. 3. Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) – If a candidate has successfully passed the CPAT and holds a valid certification, the candidate does not need to take the Baytown PAT. 4. Fire Certification - Possess an active fire certification (through TCFP or eligible for TCFP through IFSAC reciprocity) **Applicants who are certified Paramedics and want to become Firefighter/Paramedics must meet the following before starting the online process:** 1. Applicants must have a completed entrance examination with National Testing Network, with a passing score of 70 points or higher. 2. Possess an active paramedic certification (through the National Registry or State of Texas) **Communication -** Throughout the hiring process communication will be conducted via email and text message. Applicants should add agnes.mckay@baytown.org to their email safe sender list to avoid missing any communication provided by the City of Baytown. - Receives calls from dispatcher, responds verbally to emergency calls, reads maps, may drive ambulance to emergency site, uses most expeditious route, and observes traffic ordinances and regulations. - Determines nature and extent of illness or injury, takes pulse, blood pressure, visually observes changes in skin color, makes determination regarding patient status, establishes priority for emergency care, renders appropriate emergency care based on competency level; may administer intravenous drugs or fluid replacement as directed by a physician. May use equipment based upon competency level such as but not limited to, defibrillator, electrocardiograph. Performs endotracheal intubation to open airways and ventilate patients. - Assists in lifting, carrying, and transporting patients to ambulance and on to a medical facility. Reassures patients and bystanders, avoids mishandling patients and undue haste, and searches for medical identification emblems to aid in care. Extricates patients from entrapment, assesses extent of injury, uses prescribed techniques and appliances, radios dispatcher for additional assistance or services, provides light rescue service if required, and provides additional emergency care following established protocols. - Complies with regulations in handling deceased, notifies authorities, arranges for protection of property and evidence at scene. Determines appropriate facility to which patient will be transported, reports nature and extent of injuries or illness to that facility, asks for direction from hospital physician or emergency department. Observes patients en route and administers care as directed by physician or emergency department or according to published protocol. Identifies diagnostic signs that require communication with the facility. Reports verbally and in writing observations about care of patients at scene and in route to facility, provides assistance to emergency staff as required. - Replaces supplies…