CERTIFIED FIRE FIGHTER TRAINEE and/or EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
- Pay
- $36,114 – $56,862 per year
- Location
- Braniff, TX
- Listed
- Yesterday
Examination Announcement for the Position of
Certified Fire Fighter Trainee and/or Emergency Medical Technician-Basic and/or Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
Houston Fire Department
The Houston Fire Department is the 3rd largest municipal fire department in the United States and the World’s largest accredited municipal fire agency and the time to join is NOW!
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. Below are the minimum requirements:
1. An active Texas Commission of Fire Protection (TCFP) Firefighter Certification and/or
2. An active Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certification and/or
3. An active Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Certification
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 fire suppression and emergency medical services up to and including paramedic certification.
- Participates in drills, demonstrations, and instruction in hydraulics, pump operation, maintenance, fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services.
None
ONLY “on-line” applications will be accepted.
- Training Academy fast track class is approximately 8 weeks.
- Texas Commission of Fire Protection State Fire Fighters Certification and/or Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) Emergency Medical Technician Certification(s) will be subject to verification by the Human Resources Department.
- Texas Department of State Health Services Emergency Medical Technicians Certification as a Paramedic will be subject to verification by the Human Resources Department.
- 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: September 30, 2024
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F
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The CERTIFIED FIRE FIGHTER TRAINEE and/or EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN posting at City of Houston states compensation of $36,114 – $56,862 per year. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on City of Houston's official career site.
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