Firefighter​/EMT

Firefighter / EMT (Paramedic Preferred) – City of Pearland Fire Department

The City of Pearland, TX is hiring passionate and dedicated full-time Firefighters/EMTs (Paramedic preferred) to enhance and lead key aspects of our Fire Department’s daily operations.

• Firefighter/EMT-P
• Firefighter/AEMT
• Firefighter/EMT-B
• Paramedic

Qualified candidates will be contacted and invited to test. Testing will be held at the Fire Administration Building located at 2703 Veterans Drive, Pearland, TX 77584.

• Optional PAT Run-through (Practice) – at Fire Training Field (2703 Veterans Drive, Pearland, TX 77584): 1/22/2025 at 9:00am.
• Written Test – at Fire Admin Building (2703 Veterans Drive, Pearland, TX 77584): 1/29/2025 at 8:00am (doors close at 8am and no applicant will be allowed entry after this time).
• PAT – to be conducted at 1:00pm following the Written Test on 1/29/2025.
• Out-of-State Applicant Interview Panel – to be conducted after successful passing of the Written Test on 1/29/2025.
• In-State Interview Panel – at Fire Admin Building (2703 Veterans Drive, Pearland, TX 77584): dates dependent on number of qualified candidates.

• Valid Driver’s License (Texas Driver’s License will be required within 60 days of hire).
• High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• Texas Commission on Fire Protection Basic Firefighter Certification, or IFSAC SEAL if from another state.
• Texas Department of State Health Services Emergency Medical Certification, or National Registry if from another state.
• Must be able to pass an online behavioral assessment, written test, physical agility test, interviews, background investigation, NFPA physical and drug screen, and breath alcohol screening.

Firefighter/EMT (Paramedic Preferred) earns a competitive hourly rate of $25.27-$26.03 based on average 2912 hours (depending on qualifications) and can potentially earn 8-hours of overtime for 18 cycles per year.

• City pays all premiums for dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance, plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents.
• Retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match.
• 11 paid holidays and 1 designated paid holiday (24 hours), paid vacation, sick leave.
• Access to the city’s recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

To apply , follow the guidelines below: use legal first & last name; upload resume with at least 10 years of work history; upload certifications etc. Failure to comply may lead to disqualification. For questions, email fire recruit
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For more information on transferring to Texas from an IFSAC jurisdiction, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Firefighter certified by TCFP and Paramedic certified by DSHS.
• Firefighter certified by TCFP and EMT-A or EMT-B.
• Paramedic certified by DSHS; must obtain TCFP Firefighter certification within 12 months of hire.
• See attached job description for job duties/responsibilities.

Salary: $25.27 - $26.03 per hour.

Employment type:

Full-time.

Seniority level:
Entry level.

Job function:
Other, Information Technology, and Management.

Industry: Government Administration.

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