Firefighter/Medic or EMT/B

Firefighter/Paramedic

The City of Longview Firefighters/Paramedics are responsible for the protection and preservation of life and property by responding to emergencies and through the performance of firefighting/rescue tasks and providing emergency medical care. Work often requires the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may involve extreme physical exertion, heat, noxious smoke, zero visibility and mental concentration. We are operating on a 48/96 shift schedule. Fire Apprentice II Entry Pay is $61,011.13 without FLSA FF/Paramedic is $69,341.63 - $84,116.18 without FLSA and lateral pay DOE

Minimum Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age by the end of the application period.
• Must be a US Citizen or Legal Resident.
• Must be a High School Graduate or equivalent.
• The applicant must have certification(s) that fall into one of the following 3 categories at the time of application:

1. DSHS/NREMT Paramedic
   • NREMT certification is acceptable but must obtain DSHS certification by date of hire.
2. TCFP Basic Firefighter and DSHS Paramedic or EMT-B
   • IFSAC seals are acceptable but must obtain TCFP certification by date of hire.
   • NREMT certification is acceptable but must obtain DSHS certification by date of hire.

There are two (2) steps in the application process:

Complete the City of Longview Employment Application and upload all the required documents by no later than 8:00PM on Monday, September 7th 2026

Required documents for submitting on-line application

1. Waiver and Authorization to Release Information
   • Document must be notarized

1. Applicant/Recruit Internet Access Consent Form
2. Copy of ALL Fire/Paramedic certifications (Attach to application)

Incomplete applications will not be processed. You must attach all the required documents listed above with your online application prior to the posting closing date and you must complete (Step 2) the candidate assessment through Public Safety Answers by the deadline.

Complete the candidate assessment through Public Safety Answers by no later than 8:00PM on Monday, September 7th, 2026

• Visit the following link to access the candidate assessment:

Shift Duty Assignments: Firefighters work one, 48-hour shift and then are off 96 hours. Apprentice schedules will vary depending on education level. Emergency Leave Longevity Pay

Time Off

• 7.5 shifts of vacation per year
• 5 holidays per year
• 10 hours per month of sick time

Firefighter Pension Firefighters participate in the Longview Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund. Firefighters contribute 15% with a city match 19%. Minimum retirement age is 55 with a maximum benefit of 60-75% of top 5 year average pay. Firefighters do not pay into Social Security.

Insurance Medical, dental, and life insurance is offered.

Free employee Health Clinic Cafeteria Plan

Tuition and Certification Reimbursement The City of Longview offers 100% reimbursement of approved college tuition and required fees (excluding books) to employees involved in occupation related courses on a degree plan.