CERTIFIED FIRE FIGHTER TRAINEE and/or EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

Position Overview

The Houston Fire Department is seeking candidates for the positions of Certified Fire Fighter Trainee and/or Emergency Medical Technician-Basic and/or Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic. This is an exciting opportunity to join the 3rd largest municipal fire department in the United States and the World's largest accredited municipal fire agency.

Minimum Requirements

• An active Texas Commission of Fire Protection (TCFP) Firefighter Certification and/or
• An active Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certification and/or
• An active Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Certification

PREFERENCES

None

General Information

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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