Houston Fire Department — Houston, TX
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Houston Fire Department in Houston, Texas is hiring for REHIRE Former HFD Classified Members - FIRE FIGHTER. The posted pay is $57,027–$80,214 a year. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis, and have been since September 9, 2024. Stated requirements: EMT certification (at application); Firefighter I/II (at application). A felony conviction is disqualifying.
Among 57 current Texas postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 68% of them; the median among them is $64,480/yr.
Houston Fire Department is a career department with 101 stations, about 4,000 personnel, serving about 2,300,000 people. Pension: local_municipal. Founded in 1838. ISO rating Class 1.
The Houston Fire Department is the largest fire department in the world holding dual ISO Class 1 and CFAI accreditation, protecting 2.3 million residents across 654 square miles with more than 4,000 personnel.
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Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.
| Who can apply | Former employees only |
| EMT certification | At application |
| Firefighter I/II | At application |
| Prior felony convictions | Disqualifying |
CITY OF HOUSTON ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE REHIRE OF HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT CERTIFIED FIRE FIGHTER / EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN FOR THE POSITION OF FIRE FIGHTER
Exciting things are happening at the Houston Fire Department (HFD) and this is a phenomenal opportunity for former HFD Classified members to rejoin the team.
Eligible to Apply:
Must have obtained the rank of Firefighter as a HFD Classified member 2. An Active/Current Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Certification AND 3. An Active/Current Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) Certification
DUTIES:
None
Immunizations/shot records will be required prior to job offer. - Texas Commission of Fire Protection State Fire Fighters Certification and Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) Emergency Medical Technician Certification(s), minimum EMT Basic, 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. - Applicants must successfully complete all phases of the hiring process (fingerprints, motor vehicle report, physical ability test, interview, background, immunizations, drug screen, medical examination).- HFD reserves the right to discontinue consideration in the hiring process based on an applicant’s conduct or verification of certain disqualifying factors. - Must not have ever been convicted of or received community supervision for a Felony or a Class A Misdemeanor.
Date of announcement: September 9, 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: