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CERTIFIED PARAMEDIC FIRE FIGHTER TRAINEE

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CERTIFIED PARAMEDIC FIRE FIGHTER TRAINEE

Salary

$39,999.96 - $56,862.00 Annually

Location

8030 Braniff

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

37040

Department

Houston Fire Department

Opening Date

08/28/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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POSITION OVERVIEW

CERTIFIED PARAMEDIC FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE POSITION

HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

Opening Date: August 28, 2025

Closing Date: OTF

The Houston Fire Department is the 3rd largest municipal fire department in the United States and the World’s largest accredited municipal fire agency! A great career with a $20,000.00 Hiring Incentive for ALL New Hires Texas Certified Paramedic Firefighter Trainee is available N OW!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Below are the minimum requirements for Texas Certified Paramedic Firefighter Trainee Position:

1. Possess an active Texas Department of State Health Services Certified Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P) prior to job offer.

2. Per Chapter 143.023 of the Tex. Loc. Gov’t code, a person may not be certified as eligible for a beginning position in the fire department if the person is 36 years of age or older.

$20,000.00 Incentive Pay for ALL new hires Texas Certified EMT - Paramedic Firefighter Trainee hired in January 2026

Note: An applicant may not have received a Recruitment Incentive previously.

PREFERENCES

ONLY “on-line” applications will be accepted. To apply, go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston.

GENERAL INFORMATION

+ Texas Department of State Health Services Certified Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic will be subject to verification by the Human Resources Department.

+ Texas Commission of Fire Protection Certified Firefighter will be subject to verification by the Human Resources Department.

+ The employee must demonstrate satisfactory performance and attendance based on department's standards.

+ Failure of the employee to successfully complete the Fire Academy will result in the City of Houston pursuing reimbursement of this incentive payment.

+ Participates in classroom lectures, seminars, and practical training sessions as directed by the Houston Fire Department.

+ Receives and participates in various types of training in emergency medical services and fire suppression.

+ Participates in drills, demonstrations, and instruction in hydraulics, pump operation, maintenance, fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services.

+ Any falsification in the application process will result in disqualification.

+ Applicants must pass and complete all phases of the hiring process (physical ability test, interview, background, immunizations, drug screen, medical examination).

+ Immunizations/shot records will be required prior to receiving a job offer.

+ HFD reserves the right to discontinue consideration in the hiring process based on an applicant conduct or verification of certain disqualifying factors.

+ Must not have ever been convicted of or received community supervision or probation for a Felony or a Class A Misdemeanor.

Date of announcement: August 28, 2025

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Wellness

+ Supplemental Insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Long-term disability

+ Retirement pension

+ 457 deferred compensation plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ 10 days of vacation each year

+ 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

+ Compensable Sick Leave

+ Personal Leave

+ Flexible schedules

+ Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

+ Professional development opportunities

+ Transportation/parking plan

+ Section 125 pretax deductions

+ Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

+ Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

+ Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

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Per Chapter 143.023 of the Tex. Loc. Gov't Code, "A person may not take an entrance examination for a beginning position in the fire department unless the person is at least 18 years of age but not 36 years of age or older. A person may not be certified as eligible for a beginning position in the fire department if the person is 36 years of age or older." Are you at least 18 years of age BUT NOT older than 35 years of age?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you have an active Paramedic certification OR are you currently ENROLLED in Paramedic school?

+ Yes, I have an ACTIVE TDSHS EMT-P Certification.

+ No, I DO NOT have an ACTIVE TDSHS EMT-P Certification, but I am CURRENTLY ENROLLED in Paramedic School.

+ No, I DO NOT an ACTIVE TDSHS EMT-P Certification, and I have NEVER attended Paramedic school.

03

If you answered YES to Supplemental Question 2, please enter your TDSHS EMT-P license number.

04

If you are not TDSHS EMT-P certified, please enter your National Registry number.

05

Do you have a valid driver's license in the state that you reside at the time of application? Per state law, a Texas DL must be obtained within 90-days of establishing residency within Texas.

+ Yes

+ No

06

How did you hear about the career opportunity with Houston Fire Department?

+ Career/Job Fair

+ Community Event

+ Family Friend

+ HFD Member

+ Online Search

+ Radio/TV

+ School Presentation

+ Social Media

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