CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTER and/or EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

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CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTER and/or EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

Houston Airport System Houston, Texas, United States

Job Description:

CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTER and/or EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

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POSITION OVERVIEW

FIRE FIGHTERS' AND POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
CITY OF HOUSTON
EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF
CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTER and/or EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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 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. 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 Certification

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


PREFERENCES

None

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

GENERAL INFORMATION

NOTES:
Training Academy fast track class is approximately 6 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

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$36,114.00 - $56,863.04 Annually
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