FIRE FIGHTER TRAINEE

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FIRE FIGHTER TRAINEE

Salary

$36,114.00 Annually

Location

8030 Braniff

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

36698

Department

Houston Fire Department

Opening Date

07/02/2025

Closing Date

6/1/2027 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

FIRE FIGHTERS’ AND POLICE OFFICERS’ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION CITY OF HOUSTON EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF

NON-CERTIFIED FIRE FIGHTER / EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN TRAINEE

HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

Opening Date: July 2, 2025

Closing Date: June 1, 2027

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!

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. Fifteen (15) accredited college credit hours OR

2. Two (2) years of full-time active military service with an honorable discharge as stipulated on a DD214 Member 4

Applicant must meet the above requirements by the Civil Service Exam date.

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

ONLY “on-line” applications will be accepted.

To apply, go to: On-line applications will be accepted until all testing slots are filled.

Exam Dates: 02/24/2026; 06/05/2026; 01/15/2027; 06/11/2027

Exam Time: 9:30am

Exam Location: Harris County Department of Education Bldg., 6300 Irvington Blvd, Houston, TX 77022

• Bring your driver’s license or other photo ID.

• Due to the high volume of applications received, you will be contacted directly via email, should you qualify to take the exam. You will receive an email with the date to report to the testing site for the exam.

GENERAL INFORMATION

NOTES:

1. Immunizations/shot records will be required prior to starting the training academy

2. The minimum passing score is 70 percent on the written examination before the extra five (5) points for qualified veterans are added.

3. Per Chapter 143.025 of the Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code, an additional five points shall be added to the examination grade of an applicant who served in the United States armed forces, received an honorable discharge, and made a passing grade on the examination. Applicants who are eligible for extra military points must scan and attach a copy of their DD214 (Member-4) to their electronic application or send a copy

to View email address on click.appcast.io The last day to submit a DD214 is the date of the Civil Service Exam. No DD214s will be accepted at the test site.

1. 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.

2. Texas Department of State Health Services Emergency Medical Technicians Certification as a Paramedic will be subject to verification by the Human Resources Department.

3. An applicant may not take the examination for an eligibility list more than once.

4. The eligibility list created as a result of this examination will be effective for a period of not less than 6 months or more than 12 months as determined by the Civil Service Commission.

5. Passing applicants will be referred to the Human Resources Department Classified Careers & Services Division to continue processing. Any falsification in the application process will result in disqualification. Applicants must pass and complete all phases of the hiring process (civil service exam, physical ability test, interview, background, psychological exam, immunizations, drug screen, medical examination).

6. HFD reserves the right to discontinue consideration in the hiring process based on an applicant conduct or verification of certain disqualifying factors.

7. Must not have ever been convicted of or received community supervision or probation for a Felony or a Class A Misdemeanor.

8. Any Misdemeanor charge or divert/deferred adjudication or similar program may require an active TDSHS EMT certification prior to job offer.

9. Applicants’ eligibility for hiring will be determined in rank order from the eligibility list.

Special Accommodations: Please email Classified Testing at View email address on click.appcast.io. You must submit the necessary

documents 2 weeks before the exam date.

Date of announcement: December 20, 2025

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

• 13 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

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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 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

03

Have you received a college degree (Associate, Bachelor, Master or higher) OR have you received a minimum of 15 college hours from an accredited college/university? If YES, you must email official electronic transcripts (PDF FORMAT ONLY) and/or copies of your unofficial transcripts to View email address on click.appcast.io.

• Yes

• No

04

Do you have at least two (2) years of full-time active military service with an honorable discharge as stipulated on a DD214 Member 4? If yes, you must email a copy of your DD214 Member 4 to View email address on click.appcast.io. PDF FORMAT ONLY.

• Yes

• No

05

Are you currently on ACTIVE DUTY status for any branch of the military?

• Yes

• No

06

Do you have an active Basic Structure Firefighter certification?

• Yes

• No

07

Do you have an active EMT Basic or higher certification?

• Yes

• No

08

Are you a current or former City of Houston employee?

• Yes

• No

09

If you answered Yes to Question 8, please enter your employee number and the department's name. If No, please enter N/A.

10

I understand that I must meet the minimum qualifications for a Firefighter Trainee's position as stated on this job posting and submit all required prescreening documents in order to be invited to sit for a Civil Service Exam. I understand that I must immediately take a Physical Ability Test (PAT) and failure to schedule upon notification may result in being removed from the hiring process. I understand that I must provide court dispositions for ALL moving violations from the last 36 months and court dispositions on ALL convictions and arrests within 14 days of taking a Civil Service Exam (CSE).

• Yes

• No

11

I understand that I must pass and complete all phases of the hiring process (civil service exam, physical ability test, interview, psychological, background, immunizations, drug screen, medical examination) in order to be placed into a cadet training academy. I understand I have to meet all deadlines given by the Recruiter in order to complete all processing steps within a 2-3 month period. I understand that I will be required to attend and be present for certain phases of the hiring process, even if I live out of town or out of state.

• Yes

• No

12

How did you hear about this position?

• Career Fair

• Community event

• Family Friend

• HFD Member

• Online Search

• Radio/TV

• School Presentation

• Social Media

• Other

13

Please specify the name of the event, career fair, school presentation, community event, radio station, or other.

14

Are you a transitioning Member of the Armed Services who has been approved to participate in the Skill Bridge Program for the Houston Fire Department?

• Yes

• No

Required Question