City of Houston

REHIRE Former HFD Classified Members - FIRE FIGHTER

City of Houston  •  $110k - $154k/yr  •  Onsite  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 34986

Department: Houston Fire Department

Job classification: FIRE FIGHTER TRAINEE

Posting type: Open

Categories: Fire & EMS

Summary

CITY OF HOUSTON ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE REHIRE OF

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:

  • Former HFD Classified Members - Certified Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technicians

Examples of duties

  1. 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:

  • Re-acclimation training (5 Weeks) - participates in lectures, seminars, and practical training sessions.
  • Receives and participates in various types of training in fire suppression and emergency medical services.
  • Participates in drills, demonstrations and instruction in hydraulics, pump operation, maintenance, fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

ONLY “on-line” applications will be accepted. To apply, go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston

Qualifications

None

Supplemental information

  1. Immunizations/shot records will be required prior to job offer.
  2. 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.
  3. Texas Department of State Health Services Emergency Medical Technicians Certification as a Paramedic will be subject to verification by the Human Resources Department.
  4. Applicants must successfully complete all phases of the hiring process (fingerprints, motor vehicle report, physical ability test, interview, background, immunizations, drug screen, medical examination).
  5. HFD reserves the right to discontinue consideration in the hiring process based on an applicant’s conduct or verification of certain disqualifying factors.
  6. 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

City of Houston

About City of Houston

Home to a respected and energetic cultural arts scene, celebrated restaurants featuring flavors from 35 countries, world-renowned theater groups and the brains behind U.S. space exploration, Houston is a diverse metropolis brimming with personality.

With nearly 21,000 concerts, plays, exhibitions and other arts programs presented in Houston annually, residents and visitors have access to a wide variety of cultural programs. On any given night, it's a safe bet that there's a show somewhere in Houston's Theater District. More than 2 million people visit the Downtown area each year to attend one of the city's world-class performances. Within the Museum District you will find eighteen world-class institutions, including the Menil Collection, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and the Houston Museum of Natural Science are clustered in this area, drawing a reported seven million visitors to the district each year.

Houston’s restaurant scene is as ethnically diverse as its 4 million residents. ForbesTraveler.com ranked Houston as one of the best restaurant cities in America. The city is jam-packed with more than 8,000 tempting eateries that feature culinary flavors from more than 35 countries.

With 56,405 acres of total park space, Houston rates first among the nation's 10 most populous cities in total acreage of park land. The 165 public and private golf courses around the city and teams in nearly every major professional sport keep sports fever high year-round.

The city also employs over 22,000 full-time staff to keep the city running. We are always looking for everyone from Engineers to IT Professionals, from entry level to executive level. Check back here for current postings, follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cohcareers or on Twitter @COHCareers for all the up to date recruitment happenings!

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Government & Public Safety
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Year Founded
1836
Website
houstontx.gov
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