Starting Annual Base Pay Range

• (2026 rates) Firemedic: $76,124.18 – $86,831.81
• (2027 rates) Firemedic: $78,88.53 – $89,870.92

Top Out

• Firemedic (2026 rates): $112,267.48
• Firemedic (2027 rates): $116,196.84

Annual Certification Pay (2026 rates):

• • Intermediate – $810.00
  • Advanced – $1,260.00
  • Master – $1,929.00

Annual Certification Pay (2027 rates):

• • Intermediate – $1,215.12
  • Advanced – $1,890.00
  • Master – $2,893.68

Effective 1/1/2027, the department will implement annual Degree Pay & Bilingual Pay:

• • Associate’s degree – $1,215.12
  • Bachelor’s degree – $1,890.00
  • Master’s degree – $2,893.68
  • Bilingual – $1,200.00

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance – Employee covered at 100%, dependent covered at 75%
• $50,000 department-paid employee life insurance policy
• TMRS retirement – 7% employee contribution, 2 to 1 department match
• Nationwide 457(b) – annual employer contribution 4% of base pay after 1 year service requirement
• Longevity paid at $4.00 per month, per year of service (2026 rate).
• Effective 1/1/2027: Longevity paid at $8.00 per month, per year of service
• Department-paid meal plan
• Annual paid leave hours: 72 sick, 120 vacation, 120 holiday
• Tuition reimbursement policy
• Social security
• Optional deferred compensation retirement
• Optional AFLAC policies
• Optional pre-paid legal services
• Regular rotation between medic, pumper, and ladder truck

Prerequisites

1. Application – Completely fill out the application. Do not leave any blanks. Use full names, addresses, zip codes, and telephone numbers. An incomplete application may slow down or terminate the application process.
2. Waiver and Release – It is very important that you read this form and write the statement indicated legibly in the space provided then sign. This form must be completed in order to participate in the physical assessment test.
3. Valid Texas Driver’s License
4. Social Security Card
5. Birth Certificate or Valid Passport
6. High School Diploma or GED
7. College Diploma, if applicable
8. Military Discharge, if applicable
9. TCFP, FIDO #, and NREMT#
10. Current Fire Certification issued by the Texas Commission of Fire Protection
11. Current EMS Certification issued by the Texas Commission of State Health Services

General Information

• Must possess current Texas certifications prior to receiving a job offer
• Work as a Firemedic is shift work: 48 hours ON, 96 hours OFF
• Time worked exceeding your scheduled 180 hours every 24 days is paid at 1.5 times your regular hourly rate of pay.

There are three phases of testing: Written Exam, Physical Assessment, and Panel Interview. You will not be scheduled for any of these tests unless the prerequisites have been completed. You must pass each phase before advancing to the next phase.

1. Written Exam – August 13, 2026 at 9:00am

The written test will be administered by Village Fire Department staff. You will be given three (3) hours to complete the exam. The exam may have up to 100 multiple choice questions. If there are any changes, you will be notified.

2. Physical Assessment – August, 13, 2026 immediately following written exam

The physical assessment is administered at the Village Fire Department. The physical assessment will take approximately four (4) hours. You must complete all events. A copy of the scheduled events will be provided if you pass the written test. In case of inclement weather, contact the department at 713-468-7941.

3. Interview

This interview is coordinated by the Fire Chief. Questions will pertain to technical knowledge, attitude, general appearance, and relevance of past training and work experience. This will be an individual interview and will last no longer than thirty (30) minutes.

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Email your completed application to careers@villagefire.org

Applications due July 31, 2026.