CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTER & EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN TRAINEE Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston/jobs/newprint/4676752) Apply  CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTER & EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN TRAINEE Salary $36,000.12 Annually Location 8030 Braniff Job Type Full Time Job Number 35180 Department Houston Fire Department Opening Date 09/30/2024 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions POSITION OVERVIEW FIRE FIGHTERS' AND POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION CITY OF HOUSTON EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTER & EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN TRAINEE 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 State Firefighter Certification 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. + 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. 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 3 months. + Texas Commission of Fire Protection State Fire Fighters Certification and 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, psychological examination, 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: + 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 01 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 Basic Structure Firefighter certification? + Yes, I am TCFP Fire certified + No, my active Fire certification is not from the State of Texas + No, I do not have a Fire Certification 03 If you answered "No, my Fire certification is not from the State of Texas" for question 2, what state is your Fire certification from? If not, put N/A. 04 Do you have an active EMT Basic or higher certification? + Yes, I do have a TDSHS EMT Basic or higher certification + No, my active EMT Basic or higher certification is not from the State of Texas + No, I do not have an EMT certification 05 If you answered "No, my EMT basic or higher certification is not from the State of Texas" for question 5, what state is your EMT certification from? If not, put N/A. 06 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 30-days of establishing residency within Texas. + Yes + No Required Question