Community Volunteer Fire Department — Houston, TX
Fire - Fire Academy
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Volunteer
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Community Volunteer Fire Department in Houston, Texas is hiring for Fire - Fire Academy. This is a volunteer position. Stated requirements: min age 18.
About Community Volunteer Fire Department
Community Volunteer Fire Department is a combination (career and volunteer) department with 9 stations, about 300 personnel, serving about 150,000 people. Operational crews work a 24-hour shifts. Founded in 1971. ISO rating Class 1.
Community Volunteer Fire Department is a combination (paid and volunteer) fire-EMS agency serving unincorporated southwest Harris County and northeast Fort Bend County under contract with Harris/Fort Bend ESD #100. Founded in 1971, it holds a Class 1 ISO rating, one of only 75 agencies in Texas to do so.
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Requirements at a glance
| Age | Min age 18 |
| Employment | Volunteer |
Position:
Fire - Fire Academy Location: Houston, TX
Job Id:
112
# of Openings:
1
This application is for volunteers with no prior experience or certification. If you hold a firefighting certification or course completion, please apply under (Certified Volunteer).
The Community Volunteer Fire Department is a response department that provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, and technical rescue response to an estimated population of 150,000 people within a geographic area of approximately 25 square miles. We are recruiting men and women who are dedicated to helping their fellow citizens.
Candidates must complete an on-site fire academy where they will learn how to perform firefighting, medical support, and related emergency skills through a combination of classroom and practical skills. Upon completion of the fire academy, members will be assigned to fire stations. Volunteer Firefighters are scheduled shifts based upon the member’s availability each month.
This fire academy will provide the education necessary to obtain a NFPA 1001 Firefighter II Certification. There is no cost for this Fire Academy with the expectation that upon graduation, the member will volunteer as a firefighter with CVFD.
Minimum Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years old on academy graduation day
Must have ability to do prolonged and physically strenuous work under hazardous conditions
Must be able to attend scheduled academy classes
Must submit at least 6 days of availability per month (12-Hour Shifts, weeknights and weekends) after graduation
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Benefits:
Certification and experience at no cost
Access to continued training and certifications
Shift Stipends
Annual Uniform Allowance
Employee discount program on everyday expenses
Uniforms and protective equipment provided
Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of service
Application Process:
Submit Application
Pass a Physical Ability Test
Complete In-Person Interview
Pass a criminal background check and drug screen
Attended orientation class
Incomplete and/or inaccurate information may result in disqualification.
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