CERTIFIED FIRE FIGHTER TRAINEE and/or EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

Position Overview

The Houston Fire Department, the third‑largest municipal fire department in the United States and the world’s largest accredited municipal fire agency, is seeking Certified Fire Fighter Trainees and/or Emergency Medical Technicians (Basic or Paramedic). The department is offering a fast‑track Training Academy class of approximately eight weeks.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be under 36 years of age (per Chapter 143.023 of the Texas Local Government Code).
• Active Texas Commission of Fire Protection (TCFP) Firefighter Certification, and/or
• Active Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) Emergency Medical Technician‑Basic Certification, and/or
• Active Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) Emergency Medical Technician‑Paramedic Certification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in classroom lectures, seminars, and practical training sessions as directed by the Houston Fire Department.
• Receive and engage in training for fire suppression and emergency medical services, up to and including paramedic certification.
• Take part in drills, demonstrations, and instruction covering hydraulics, pump operation, maintenance, fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services.

Preferences

None.

General Information

• Training Academy fast‑track class duration is approximately eight weeks.
• All certifications will be verified by the Human Resources Department; any falsification will result in disqualification.
• Applicants must successfully complete all phases of the hiring process, including physical ability test, interview, background check, immunizations, drug screen, and medical examination.
• Immunization/shot records are required prior to a job offer.
• The department reserves the right to discontinue consideration based on applicant conduct or verification of disqualifying factors.
• Applicants must not have been convicted of, or received community supervision or probation for, a felony or a Class A misdemeanor.
• Only online applications are accepted. Apply at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston.
• Date of announcement: September 30, 2024.